Found Where?
Where is Vitamin K stored in the body?
The Liver
What vitamins negatively affect vitamin K actions when consumed in excess?
Vitmains A and E
Pre-prothrombin is converted to what?
Prothrombin
Fish oils and Meats are what kind of Vitamin K?
Menaquinones
Where is Vitamin K normally excreted from when transferring out of the body?
Bile and a small amount in the urine.
T/F The storage of Vitamin K in the Liver and Bones is unlimited.
False
What is the primary function of Vitamin K?
Synthesis of blood clotting
Leafy greens, broccoli, peas, and vegetable oils are what kind of vitamin K?
Where is 80% of vitamin K absorbed?
The small intestine
What is the Upper Limit for Vitamin K?
There is no Upper Limit.
T/F Vitamin K can decrease inflammation.
True
What is the Daily Value for Vitamin K?
80 micrograms
What foods have some of the highest levels of vitamin K?
Green leafy vegetables, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, fish oils and meats
What age group is most at risk for a deficiency of Vitamin K?
Newborns
T/F The conversion to prothrombin depends on the binding of K with Gla to participate in the clotting reaction.
False (Na)
What is the Adequate Intake (AI) for adult women of Vitamin K?
90 micrograms
Phylloquinones are mostly found in what foods?
Plants and many vegetables
T/F It is recommended to give newborns an injection of Vitamin K soon after delivery.
True
What organ is involved in the synthesis of blood clotting?
Liver
What is the AI of Vitamin K for adult men?
120 micrograms