Phylloquinone
Phylloquinone
also known as Vitamin K can be produced in the intestines and this
function is improved with the presence of cultured milk, like yogurt,
in the diet, Phylloquinone - Vitamin K is classified as a fat-soluble
vitamin.
Phylloquinone
- Vitamin K is used in the body to control blood clotting and is
essential for synthesizing the liver protein that controls the clotting.
It is involved in creating the important prothrombin, which is the
precursor to thrombin - a very important factor in blood clotting.
It is also involved in bone formation and repair. In the intestines
it also assists in converting glucose to glycogen, this can then
be stored in the liver. There are some indications that Phylloquinone
- Vitamin K may decrease the incidence or severity of osteoporosis
and slow bone loss.
Consult your
physician before begining any dietary
supplement regimen.
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