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Vitamin K: Deficiency Symptoms, Health Benefits, Optimal Sources, and Side Effects

Vitamin K: Deficiency Symptoms, Health Benefits, Optimal Sources, and Side Effects
Vitamin K aids in blood clotting and strengthening bones. Illustration by The Epoch Times
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Medically reviewed by
Dr. Beverly Timerding, M.D.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting, bone health, and cardiovascular health.

The “K” in vitamin K is derived from the Danish and German “koagulation,” emphasizing its role in the coagulation process. The human body relies on vitamin K for blood coagulation and the regulation of calcium binding in bones and tissues.

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