10 Benefits of Vitamin K
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Natural Deficiencies Are Rare
A well-balanced diet that includes green vegetables, proteins (such as meat, cheese and eggs) and healthy fats typically provide enough vitamin K for most adults. This means deficiencies in adults are rare.4‘Vitamin K.’ Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2021, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-k/
When vitamin K deficiencies do occur, they generally result from medications, such as antibiotics, that block its absorption. Vitamin K deficiencies may also be caused by health conditions that create barriers to proper food and nutrient absorption.4‘Vitamin K.’ Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2021, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-k/
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