How to Best Absorb Vitamin K

One of vitamin K's main functions is its role in the production of prothrombin, which is vital for blood clotting. It is also needed for bone repair and liver function. Unlike other essential nutrients, much of our body's supply of vitamin K is produced by the bacteria which lives in our intestines.

Things You'll Need

• Green Tea
• Vtamin K

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Instructions

• 1

  Assess your need for increased vitamin K if you have ongoing or chronic gastrointestinal problems.

• 2

  Eat asparagus, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, dark leafy green vegetables and soybeans, these are good sources of vitamin K.

• 3

  Use the herbs alfalfa, nettle, oat straw and kelp, which are also good sources of vitamin K.

• 4

  Drink green tea. Besides green tea's other health benefits, it also contains vitamin K.