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Vitamin K

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Alternate Names : Deficiency - Vitamin K, Vitamin K Deficiency


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Vitamin K Benefit
Vitamin K Benefit

All the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) are inhibited by the ingestion of mineral oil because they dissolve in the oil and are lost.


Vitamin K Source
Vitamin K Source

Like most vitamins, vitamin K may be obtained in the recommended amount with a well-balanced diet. Vitamin K is also made in the body by normal beneficial gastrointestinal bacteria.




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