{"id":225,"date":"2025-10-01T03:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/?p=225"},"modified":"2025-10-01T03:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:45:43","slug":"vitamin-k-the-underrated-vitamin-for-blood-bones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/?p=225","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin K: The Underrated Vitamin for Blood &amp; Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Vitamin K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin K is a <strong>fat-soluble vitamin<\/strong> (meaning your body absorbs it better when eaten with healthy fats). It plays two big roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\ude78 <strong>Helps blood clot properly<\/strong> so you don\u2019t bleed too much from cuts or injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uddb4 <strong>Supports bone strength<\/strong> by helping calcium stick to your bones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually two main forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>K1 (phylloquinone)<\/strong> \u2192 Found in leafy greens like spinach and kale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>K2 (menaquinone)<\/strong> \u2192 Found in animal foods and fermented products like cheese, egg yolks, and natto (fermented soybeans)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Vitamin K Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents <strong>excessive bleeding<\/strong> by activating clotting factors in the blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with <strong>Vitamin D and calcium<\/strong> to keep bones strong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May support <strong>heart health<\/strong> by helping prevent calcium buildup in arteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do You Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most adults need about <strong>90\u2013120 micrograms (mcg) per day<\/strong>, which you can usually get from a balanced diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Food Sources of Vitamin K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd6c Kale, spinach, collard greens, broccoli<br>\ud83e\udd5b Cheese and dairy<br>\ud83e\udd5a Egg yolks<br>\ud83d\udc1f Fish, such as salmon<br>\ud83c\udf76 Fermented foods (like natto or sauerkraut)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Vitamin K Deficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deficiency is rare, but it can happen in people with digestive problems or those taking certain medications. Signs may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy bruising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nosebleeds or bleeding gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy menstrual bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak bones over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Fact \ud83c\udf1f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gut bacteria can actually make <strong>small amounts of Vitamin K2<\/strong>, giving your body an extra boost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips to Get Enough Vitamin K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a handful of spinach or kale to your smoothie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook with broccoli or Brussels sprouts for dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy an omelet with eggs and cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include fermented foods like sauerkraut in meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin (meaning your body absorbs it better when eaten with healthy fats). It plays two big roles: There are actually two main forms: Why Vitamin K Matters How Much Do You Need? Most adults need about 90\u2013120 micrograms (mcg) per day, which you can usually get [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[28,27],"class_list":["post-225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vitamins","tag-vitamin-k","tag-vitamins"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=225"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":226,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225\/revisions\/226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}