{"id":5078,"date":"2019-03-08T20:30:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T04:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=5078"},"modified":"2019-03-08T20:02:29","modified_gmt":"2019-03-09T04:02:29","slug":"vitamin-k-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/vitamin-k-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin K Benefits \u2013 The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Vitamins"},"content":{"rendered":"
Vitamins are essential nutrients<\/strong> that help the body function. Some vitamins are ingested organically — such as from the sun or leafy vegetables. Others can be found in capsule format at your local pharmacy. Similarly, the benefits of vitamin K<\/strong> and others are already in some of your favorite foods.<\/p>\n You\u2019re probably familiar with vitamins C and D. Vitamin C is helpful in fighting heart disease and vitamin D is important for bone strength. But Vitamin K is a vitamin you might not<\/strong> have heard too much about in health class.<\/p>\n Vitamin K is nicknamed the \u201cblood-clotting vitamin\u201d<\/strong> for its essential role in healing wound and clotting blood. It can also assist in bone health<\/strong>, much like vitamin D. After you\u2019ve been injured, the body automatically creates blood clots, a thickened mass of blood, to stop the bleeding. This is a good thing, but excessive blood clots can be dangerous<\/strong> and even fatal.<\/p>\n Leafy vegetables, such as kale, parsley and spinach, are natural sources of vitamin K.<\/strong> It can also be found to a lesser extent in meats, fish, eggs and many other foods.<\/p>\n Bruising easily and painfully is the main symptom of a vitamin K deficiency in adults. It is a problem much more common in infants<\/strong> because their bodies don\u2019t produce any vitamin K until they are a few months old and breast milk doesn\u2019t contain enough of the essential vitamin. Jaundice skin is one side effect in infants, but is easily remedied with supplements<\/strong> and shouldn\u2019t result in lifelong issues.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t think you can increase your vegetable intake for a sufficient amount of vitamin K intake, you can ask your doctor about supplements.<\/strong> However, it\u2019s important to seek professional advice beforehand, as some medications can have adverse reactions with vitamin K supplements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vitamin K plays an essential part<\/strong> in your body\u2019s wound healing<\/strong> and overall bone health. Your body requires 13 proteins for blood clotting. Vitamin K helps produce four of those proteins. The vitamin has a helpful effect on bone density and helps reduce the risk of fractures<\/strong>, particularly in women.<\/p>\n We know that vitamin D helps the body build calcium, which is fundamental to bone health. Vitamin K assists vitamin D with navigating<\/strong> to the bones to help development and strength. Low bone density can increase your risk for hip and other fractures. Vitamin K helps prevent that by strengthening bone density.<\/strong><\/p>\n Vitamin K produced the protein prothrombin, a necessary factor for blood clotting and bone metabolism. Blood clotting is how the body heals wounds, bruises and other injuries.<\/p>\n Suffering from vitamin K deficiency is quite rare<\/strong> and mostly affects infants. Some people have a rare disorder called hemophilia where their body doesn\u2019t produce prothrombin for normal blood clotting.<\/p>\n Heart Health<\/strong> – Vitamin K helps reduce strokes<\/strong> and other conditions caused by high blood pressure. It helps the heart prevent mineralization build-up in the arteries, which can lead to strokes, heart attacks and other heart problems.<\/p>\n Bone Health<\/strong> – Vitamin K can help prevent osteoporosis<\/strong> (low bone density) by working with vitamin D to produce calcium to increase bone density. Osteoporosis mainly affects women and increased calcium can reduce fractures in hips and other bones that are common among older people.<\/p>\n Cognitive Health<\/strong> – Vitamin K is shown to increase blood flow to the brain.<\/strong> This increase in blood flow helps memory and other cognitive functions. The blood flow can also be tied back to heart health, as blood need clear arteries to travel through.<\/p>\n Aside from the multitude of health benefits, vitamin K is also great for the skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vitamin K\u2019s basic function is to strengthen bones and assist in blood clotting<\/strong>. However, when applied to the skin, it can reduce many skin blemishes<\/strong> and skin conditions by strengthening the skin. Stretch marks, spider veins and scars are some of the skin issues that are helped by applying vitamin K to the skin.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for healthy, younger skin, look at the ingredients list of skincare products and use one with high amounts of vitamin K.<\/strong> It can help make stretch marks fade and minimize scars, as well as spider veins. Vitamin E is usually considered the best vitamin for skin<\/strong> conditions, but vitamin K can be effective, as well.<\/p>\n Dark circles<\/strong> under the eyes are another area where vitamin K can reduce or lighten the circles<\/strong> for a younger appearance. Applied directly to the skin, vitamin K can alleviate symptoms from skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are a few of the best skin care products containing vitamin K:<\/p>\n A great topical eye cream to add to your skincare routine, Organys Rejuvenating Eye Formula<\/a> contains powerful ingredients<\/strong> such as vitamin K and aloe as well as potent fruit extracts like pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon.<\/p>\n For a stronger formula<\/strong>, you may like Koxiderm OP Cream<\/a>, which contains 2% vitamin K1 oxide of medical grade quality<\/strong>; that's a purity rating of over 98%.<\/p>\n If you'd like to help bruising heal fast<\/strong> or naturally improve blood circulation while reducing varicose veins and dark circles<\/strong> under the eyes, this cream by Miracle Plus<\/a> may be for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Green leafy vegetables<\/strong> are the most effective source of vitamin K. Other green vegetables also have fair amounts of the vitamin. Some meats and fish have minimal vitamin K that can be consumed to boost your overall vitamin intake.<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples of foods rich in vitamin K<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n Studies have found that most adults get enough vitamin K intake with a well-balanced diet.<\/strong> However, if you\u2019re not sure, the recommended intake is 90 micrograms per day for women and 120 micrograms for men.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re at a loss on how to increase your vitamin K intake, here are some recipes made by a professional dietitian:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a faster way<\/strong> to get an intake of vitamin K without eating leafy vegetables, you can purchase a juicer. Juicing is a healthy way to get the required nutrients<\/strong> in a short amount of time. You can drink your leafy greens instead of trying to fit them into meal times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A vitamin K deficiency is rare in adults. Some infants are affected<\/strong> by it due to a lack of vitamin K in breastmilk. Adults who have vitamin K deficiency usually also have a gastrointestinal disorder, such as cystic fibrosis, celiac or Crohn\u2019s disease. These diseases are unable to absorb the required vitamin K.<\/p>\n Blood thinners and antibiotics<\/strong> can also increase the chance of a vitamin K deficiency. People who are susceptible to the deficiency are given a vitamin K supplement called phytonadione.<\/p>\n Vitamin K deficiencies can cause excessive bleeding<\/strong> from the nose and gums. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n The body naturally produces vitamin K in the large intestine<\/strong> and for most people, that is more than enough vitamin K. However, there isn\u2019t any harm in supplementing that natural vitamin K with leafy vegetables<\/strong> or even over-the-counter pills.<\/p>\n Infants can develop jaundice as a result of a vitamin K deficiency, but very few adults are affected.<\/p>\n If you suspect you have a vitamin K deficiency, see a doctor<\/strong> before trying to increase your intake on your own.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vitamin K toxicity is very rare, but it can happen from taking too many supplements.<\/strong> Eating too many vitamin K-rich vegetables is not likely to cause any harmful reactions. For reasonably healthy adults, getting as much vitamin K benefits from natural foods is no risk.<\/p>\n However, the interaction between vitamin K and common medications<\/strong> can result in harmful toxicity. Some of the medications can include blood thinners, antibiotics, cholesterol pills and weight loss drugs.<\/p>\n If you suffer from kidney or liver diseases<\/strong>, too much vitamin K can be harmful to your blood sugar<\/strong> levels. Since reactions to vitamin K are quite rare, there isn\u2019t a lot of information available on the symptoms of the toxicity. In infants, jaundice can be a symptom, but it is extremely rare in adults<\/strong> without other medical problems that contribute to the vitamin K toxicity.<\/p>\n If you suspect that you aren\u2019t getting enough vitamin K, it is best to see a doctor before taking any supplements, especially if you are on any other medications.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your body relies on vitamins to grow and develop normally.<\/strong> While vitamins D and C get the most attention, vitamin K is equally important. The blood clotting after an injury is something most of us take for granted<\/strong> and don\u2019t give a second thought. Increasing your vitamin K intake can help your body in this essential function.<\/p>\n Eating leafy green vegetables<\/strong> can benefit your overall health, not just your vitamin K intake. Spinach, especially, can make you \u201cstrong to the finish.\u201d Vitamin K can also be used in skincare products for smoother, blemish-free skin!<\/p>\n Do you have a favorite vitamin K food or product? Feel free to share your best kept vitamin K benefits secret down below!<\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/51908-vitamin-k.html<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219867.php<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/4-best-vitamins-for-skin<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vitamins are essential nutrients that help the body function. Some vitamins are ingested organically — such as from the sun or leafy vegetables. Others can be found in capsule format at your local pharmacy. Similarly, the benefits of vitamin K and others are already in some of your favorite foods. You\u2019re probably familiar with vitamins […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,102,121,34],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Benefits-of-vitamin-k.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5078"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5133,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078\/revisions\/5133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Does Vitamin K do to Your Body?<\/h3>\n
Aside from blood clotting assistance, vitamin K can help in many other areas.<\/h2>\n
Vitamin K Benefits for Skin<\/h3>\n
What Foods Should You Eat for Vitamin K Benefits?<\/h3>\n
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How Do You Know if You Have a Vitamin K Deficiency?<\/h3>\n
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Can Too Much Vitamin K be Harmful?<\/h3>\n
What This All Means For You<\/h3>\n