Post by AnimalAvenger on Jun 26, 2010 2:54:54 GMT -5
Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting and bone health. Vegans who eat leafy green vegetables with some added oil on a daily basis should receive more than adequate vitamin K. Even those who do not might obtain enough vitamin K from intestinal bacteria, unless they have had a signicant course of antibiotics. Making sure you get plenty of vitamin K through leafy green vegetabls is the best plan.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, and fat can significantly increase its absorption from food (7). Since green leafy vegetables naturally contain very little fat, it is a good idea to add some fat or oil when preparing them.
MORE: veganhealth.org/articles/vitamink
