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Health Encyclopedia: Vitamin K
Vitamin K deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin K
Food Sources
Vitamin K is found in cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, cereals, soybeans, and other vegetables. Vitamin K is also made by the bacteria that line the gastrointestinal tract.
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Expert & Community Posts
Vitamin D for the Heart
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertThose of us who have diabetes and don't get enough vitamin D can't process cholesterol normally. It... Read more »
For Bone Health: Ways to Get Vitamin D
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...Recommendations and Osteoporosis PreventionFor many recommended vitamins and nutrients, a... Read more »
Studies discount Vitamins C & E for prevention of Rheumatoid Arthritis, heart disease and cancer
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...also been studying whether taking supplements of Vitamins E and C might also prevent diseases... Read more »
Does my Child with GERD Need Vitamins?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...the local store and buy some cool, child friendly vitamins. You are sure she will be thrilled. ... Read more »
Vitamin D and Chronic Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertThe relationship between vitamin D and chronic pain has been a topic of debate. Some studies have... Read more »
Health Guide
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them. After the body uses the vitamin, leftover amounts leave the body... Read more »Vitamin K
...fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in blood clotting. The body can store fat-soluble vitamins in fatty tissue. Alternative Names Vitamin K deficiency; Deficiency -... Read more »Pellagra
Vitamin B-3 deficiency; Deficiency - niacin Prevention Read more »Vitamin K
Vitamin K deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin K Side Effects Vitamin K deficiency is very rare. It occurs when the body can't properly absorb the vitamin from... Read more »Riboflavin
...deficiency; Diet - riboflavin; Vitamin B2 Function Riboflavin (vitamin B2) works with the other B vitamins. It is important for body growth and red blood cell production and helps in... Read more »Images
Medications
...(e.g., bone density tests, x-rays, height, blood mineral levels) should be performed... Read more »
...(e.g., bone density tests, X-rays, height, blood mineral levels, kidney function) should be... Read more »
...Laboratory and/or medical tests (x-rays, height, blood mineral levels) should be performed... Read more »
...medical tests (x-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be performed... Read more »
...density tests, x-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be performed... Read more »
Related News
Study: Vitamins C and E Don?t Prevent Cancer
December 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests there may be one less reason to supplement with certain vitamins. In the large-scale Physicians' Health... Read summary »
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... Read summary »
B Vitamins Dont Help Heart Patients
August 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking B vitamins and folic acid may not do much to help patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Previous research has... Read summary »
Heart Healthy Vitamin D
January 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing... Read summary »
Kids Low on Vitamin D
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »
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