Vitamin K helps build the proteins responsible for blood coagulation. Therefore when injured, initiates the process of healing through the stopping of bleeding. This vitamin prevents the hardening of arteries helping avoid cardiovascular complications and allows for better circulation, delivery and removal of cellular wastes. Vitamin K is also a key factor needed for the body to absorb calcium, doing this by the Vitamin K creating the Gla proteins responsible for calcium binding.
Deficiencies could arise from disturbed intestinal uptake, Vitamin K-antagonists, as well as nutritional deficiencies.
Mentioned Foods: Cilantro, Ghee
Additional Reading:
Benefits of Vitamin K
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