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… important to eat about the same amount of vitamin K every day. Here's why: Vitamin K normally helps your blood clot so …
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… Food Sources of Vitamin K Information About Vitamin K Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. …
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… is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps … People who do not get enough calcium and vitamin D throughout life have an increased …
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… 69m Child nutrition series Why do babies need vitamin D? Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps your body … bones and teeth. If babies don’t get enough vitamin D, they can get a disease called …
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… 68n Nutrition series Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and the …
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… Topic Overview What is a vitamin and mineral supplement? A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a … vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Minerals. These include calcium , copper, …
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… Condition Basics What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood … when your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Your body needs B12 to make red blood …
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… Test Overview A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a …
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… enough B12. Vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Vitamin What it does Where it's found Thiamine (vitamin B1) Part of an enzyme needed for energy … liver; egg yolks; nuts and seeds. Vitamin K Needed for proper blood clotting. Leafy green …
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… right dose. And you need to watch how much vitamin K you eat and drink. With a DOAC, you don't … the dose and you don't have to watch your vitamin K intake. Anticoagulants work by …
