💊Vitamin K plays a crucial role in coagulation, preventing hemorrhage in newborns and aiding the formation of blood clots.
🧠Vitamin K is essential for bone health, promoting bone formation and mineralization, and reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
🥦Dietary sources of vitamin K include green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, spinach, asparagus, beef liver, and green tea.
⚠️Interactions between vitamin K supplements and medications such as Warfarin and some antibiotics can pose risks, and consultation with a healthcare provider is advised.
🔬Recent research suggests that vitamin K2 supplementation may help prevent calcification in patients with aortic stenosis, but further studies are needed.