Vitamin K: Sources and Health Benefits
Vitamin K has many benefits including:
- encourages the flow of urine
- relieves menstrual cramps
- enhance liver function
- increase vitality and longevity
- may have a role in protecting against osteoporosis or maintaining strong bones in the elderly
- strong inhibitor of arterial calcification
There are two types of Vitamin K: phylloquinone, which is synthesized by plants, and menaquinone-n, which is manufactured by the beneficial bacteria in your intestines. The best natural sources of Vitamin K are kale, collards, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli and egg yolks. The recommended daily allowance for Vitamin K is 60-80 mg/day and this dietary intake can be achieved by any of the sources above.
One of the major functions of Vitamin K is known to be known to aid in digestion with probiotics. Probiotics and vitamin K work hand in hand to improve the absorption of nutrients in the intestines. The best sources of probiotics are fermented foods and drinks. These build your healthy inner ecosystem, boosting your immunity. The fermented foods that travel down your digestive tract help ensure that they survive the stomach acid and digestive enzymes in greater numbers.