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Nutrition 101: Vitamin K
Published in March 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD 
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Recommended Intake
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- Males ≥ 19 years: 120 ug/day
- Females ≥ 19 years: 90 ug/day
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What's Vitamin K for?
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- Plays an important role in blood clotting, thereby preventing hemorrhagic disease
- Involved in the synthesis of bone proteins
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Best Food sources
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- Main sources are green leafy vegetables, cabbage, and beef liver
- Found to a lesser extent in milk, eggs, meats, cereals, and other fruits and vegetables
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