Top Window
Copyright ©2014  All Rights Reserved.  Simplify Holistic Nutrition Consulting & Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coaching  |  Contact Us  |  Disclaimer | Site Map |  Back to Top | 
The ability to SIMPLIFY means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. --- Hans Hofmann
Vitamin K – Phylloquinone (Fat-Soluble)
Vitamin K – Phylloquinone (Fat-Soluble)
Foods: Parsley, Kale, Spinach
Nutrient inhibiting factors: Freezing, heat, X-rays, warfarin, radiation, pollution
  • Key factor in the processes of blood coagulation and clotting
  • Proven effective in reducing blood loss during menstruation
  • Required for blood circulation, and it assists the function of the liver and heart
  • Required for the conversion of carbohydrates into glycogen, which is stored in the liver and converted into glucose when activity levels increase
  • The older we are, the more vitamin K we need
  • Protects the liver from lead pollution
  • Regular use of aspirin, antibiotics, mineral oils, and exposure to X-rays can destroy the vitamin K intestinal bacteria within the human body
  • Babies are given vitamin K at birth to promote healthy development of blood cells
 
 
 
 
For more information, please see me at Norwell Athletic Club (NAC).
Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951