
28/10/2022
Vitamin K is an essential compound that plays a main role in blood clotting and bone metabolization (bone building). Shots of vitamin K are often given to newborn infants because they lack sufficient amounts of this vitamin. Without this shot, these infants can become vulnerable to excessive bleeding. A lack of vitamin K in adults can result in the same issue. Vitamin K is split into two major forms: K1 (mostly responsible for blood clotting) and K2 (mostly responsible for bone metabolization). K1 is often found in leafy greens like kale and spinach, whereas K2 is often found in foods like egg yolk and ground beef. Although it is very possible to be deficient in this compound, most people get enough of it from their diet.
- We hope you found Week 2's topic on vitamins informative. Come back on Monday for the start of Week 3!!!