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Known as ‘the blood vitamin’, this nutrient promotes proper blood clotting and so helps to prevent excessive bleeding. It is also needed for the production of the protein matrix upon which calcium is deposited to form bone. (A matrix is the basic substance from which something develops or is made.)

In addition, vitamin K is necessary for the production of osteocalcin, which helps calcium to crystallize in the bones, and speeds up the healing of fractures by stimulating bone growth. It is also of value in preventing osteoporosis.

A varied, wholesome diet usually provides enough vitamin K for normal requirements. Rich food sources include: alfalfa sprouts, cow’s milk, egg yolk, fish liver oils, green leafy vegetables and kelp (a type of seaweed). Other vitamin K sources are sunflower, soya bean and other unrefined vegetable oils.

Vitamin K is also synthesized in the intestine by friendly bacteria.