Vitamin K
- Assists in blood clotting
- Helps the body maintain strong bones
Recommended Dietary Allowances
- Children
Ages 1 to 3: 15 mcg
Ages 4 to 6: 20 mcg
Ages 7 to 10: 30 mcg
Ages 11 to 14: 45 mcg- Women
Ages 15 to 18: 55 mcg
Ages 19 to 24: 60 mcg
Age 25 and older: 65 mcg- Men
Ages 11 to 14: 45 mcg
Ages 15 to 18: 65 mcg
Ages 19 to 24: 70 mcg
Age 25 and older: 80 mcg- Pregnant women: 65 mcg
- Nursing mothers: 65 mcg
Recent research suggests that people may need intakes well above the recommended levels to enhance bone formation and maintain bone density. Talk with your doctor about how much vitamin K is right for you.
Good Food Sources: leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli; vegetable oils; cheese; egg yolks; pork and liver.
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