Know the importance of vitamin K for the body

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(Caracas, July 11, News24) – Vitamin K, phyloquinone (K1), menaquinone (K2) is necessary for the synthesis of numerous and important His deficiency can dangerously prolong the bleeding time, since it participates in the formation of prothrombin, an enzyme essential for the production of fibrin in coagulation, as well as to other inhibitory factors of coagulation bleeding. 19659004] His presence in sufficient quantity can make the difference between life and death. He also participates in the synthesis of specific bone proteins and the metabolism of certain calcium-binding proteins, thus contributing to the good development of the bone. In fact, some studies have found a positive correlation between vitamin K intake and bone density.

It can be synthesized by bacteria in the intestinal flora and about half of the needs can be obtained in this way. The destruction of flora after prolonged consumption of antibiotics can compromise this source of vitamin. Another risk group due to lack of endogenous contribution are newborns, who are born with a sterile digestive system. It is practically not stored so the small reserves last a few hours.

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In food, the greatest amount is found in vegetables, especially in green leaves and in legumes.

Recommended ingests are estimated at 1 mcg / kg bodyweight and day. 80 mcg / day for men over 25 and 65 mcg per day for women over 25 years. A safety margin is considered to avoid toxicity between 50 and 100 times the recommended intakes.

Fibrin (fiber). Insoluble protein in water, which results from the action of thrombin on fibrinogen, when the blood is extravasated, and contributes to the formation of blood clot.

Selected by: Julio César Alcubilla Bonnet / Source: THP News24

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