Breaking Down Food: Vitamins Explained
Why Is It important? Vitamin K is needed to help blood clot — wounds wouldn’t heal without it. Because of its role in the blood, people taking blood thinners may need to be careful about how much vitamin K they eat. Some studies suggest it may also boost bone strength.
Foods: The body makes vitamin K in the stomach, but the vitamin can also be found in leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or cabbage.
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