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Alfalfa contains protein and vitamin A (page 595), vitamin Bi (page 597), vitamin B6 (page 600), vitamin C (page 604), vitamin E (page 609), and vitamin k (page 612). Nutrient analysis demonstrates the presence of calcium (page 483), potassium (page 572), iron (page 540), and zinc (page 614). How much is usually taken? Dried alfalfa leaf is available as a bulk herb, and in tablets or capsules. It is also available in liquid extracts. No therapeutic amount of alfalfa has been established for humans.

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Eat dark green leafy vegetables to obtain vitamin k. 01 Include plenty of fresh garlic and onions in your diet. These promote circulation and healing, and also contain the trace element germanium, which boosts the immune system and improves tissue oxygenation. Q See fasting in Part Three and follow the program. Q To speed healing, apply vitamin E oil to the sore and bandage it lightly with a sterile gauze pad. Change the bandage daily until the sore is healed. 01 Keep the ulcer clean and germ-free to prevent infection. 01 See your physician if you have this medical problem.

Vitamin K is found in dark leafy vegetables including, broccoli, collard greens, kale, and spinach. If you find that you cannot meet the suggested requirements and other nutrients from your diet, then you should consider a supplement. Drugstores and health food stores carry a bewildering array of vitamin and mineral supplements in a variety of brands and forms. There can be significant nutritional differences between the various supplements available.

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Leafy green vegetables, broccoli, green lettuce, spinach, and green tea are all rich in vitamin k. One study found that chromium picolinate reduced bone loss by inhibiting bone calcium loss.435 In addition, you will need to establish a regular exercise program, geared to your physical conditioning and age. It is important to exercise all of the muscles with resistance exercises or light weights. Your program should include at least three sessions a week. You can alternate more vigorous exercise days with lighter days.

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On the other hand, if you were to generally avoid vegetables and one day suddenly increase your intake, the vitamin k in these foods would have the opposite effect, making it easier for your body to form clots. Bottom line: Enjoy vegetables and keep the amount fairly constant from day to day. By the way, alcohol increases warfarin's effects, which is why doctors encourage people taking it to avoid alcohol. Many medications (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen, and many others) can also accentuate warfarin's action.

Many people taking warfarin believe they have to avoid vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, that are rich in vitamin k because the vitamin will affect their tendency to form clots. But avoiding these healthful foods would leave them very low in important vitamins and minerals. I encourage you to discuss this issue with your doctor and your dietitian, but the answer is not to avoid vegetables. What matters is maintaining a fairly steady amount of them in your diet so your warfarin dosage does not need to be continually adjusted.

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Galland, in his book Superimmunity for Kids, suggests one hundred milligrams of vitamin B6 plus a ten-milligram injection of vitamin k to combat morning sickness. This often works within a few days. If a vitamin k injection is not available, ten milligrams of vitamin k per day orally will work, but it will take longer. I only recommend this latter approach if nothing else is successful. In the second trimester the mother's weight gain more obviously begins. How much one should gain varies according to constitutional type and general state of health.

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Fatty acids and low Carbohydrate diet increase vitamin k formation; manufactured by intestinal flora, absorbed in the upper intestine via bile salts; a small amount is stored in the liver; promotes phophorylation, energy producing activities of the tissues, especially the nervous system, alcoholism; fornerve transmission, hormone release, cystic fibrosis; cerebral palsy, aging, a vitality and longevity agent; bruises, cancer; eye hemorrhages with Vitamin C; for body Carbohydrate storage, and Glucose use.

Vitamin K carboxylation of Glutamic acid forms Gamma-CarboxyGlutamic acid (GCG) that attracts and binds Calcium ions forming bone Osteocalcin, 1 % in the bone, retains Calcium in the body; K increases urinary GCG 23%, and reduced urinary Calcium losses 18-50% (osteoporosis), fracture healing.

Cornmeal poultice); for callouses, and warts (seed); breast cancer (red com); and tumors; gonorrhea; bed-wetting; helps control bleeding (during childbirth) with high vitamin k. Corn has Maizinic acid; high in Iron and Silicon; Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc; with Vitamins Bl and B3, Calcium, Selenium, Manganese; Vitamins A, B2, C, and Sodium. The only grain to have Vitamins A and C; less nutritious otherwise than other grains.

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Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables such as alfalfa, broccoli, and spinach; in polyunsaturated oils; and in animal products like eggs, fish oils, milk, yogurt, and liver. vitamin k is most noted for its central role in proper blood clotting. Studies have shown it also capable of inhibiting tumor growth and may be important for the prevention of osteoporosis, and tooth decay. Deficiencies of vitamin k are rare; there is presently no RDA. An optimal dietary intake per day is approximately 300 meg.

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Neomycin Decreased vitamin k absorption. Sulfa drugs* Vitamin K deficiency. 1*1 POSSIBLE INTERACTION #UU| WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES INTERACTS WITH COMBINED EFFECT Alcohol: None expected. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: None expected. Tobacco: None expected. GENERIC AND BRAND NAMES Adeflor Tri-Vi-Flor Cari-Tab Vi-Daylin/F Mulvidren-F Vi-Penta F Poly-Vi-Flor Also available in the forms of multiple vitamins & fluoride; vitamins A, D & C & fluoride. BASIC INFORMATION_ Habit forming? No Prescription needed?

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Has Vitamins A (aids in the growth and repair of body tissues); B-Complex (for metabolizing Fats, Carbohydrates, and Prote ins), B1, B2, B3, B4 Folic acid (for Red blood eel 1 formation and body cell growth and division), B6, B-12, Choline (for nerve transmission, metabolizes and transports fats, cholesterol, and triglycerides), Vitamin C (for Collagen, scartissue, fractures, strengthening blood vessels, and infection resistance), Vitamin E, vitamin k, and Vitamin F fatty acids Linoleic, Linolenic, Myristic, Caprylic, Oleic, Palmitic and Stearic acids.

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It's made the news as a good source of vitamin k, which exists in only a few foods other than animal fats like butter but is vital to blood clotting and healthy bone formation and preservation.60 TEMPEH: BREAKING THE MOLD Tempeh, the most popular fermented food in Indonesia, is a chunky, chewy, nutty, smoky—and moldy product. It is easy to digest and especially rich in B vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and enzymes.6162 The traditional tempeh-making process is a long one.

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Vitamin K, 100 to 500 meg per day. • Silicon, 1 to 2 mg per day. • Boron, 1 to 3 mg per day. • Strontium, 0.5 to 3 mg per day. • Vitamin D, 200 to 800 IU per day. • Multiple vitamin/mineral that provides zinc, copper, folic acid, and vitamin B6- Adjust doses of other nutrients as needed. • Ipriflavone, 200 mg, 3 times per day, in selected cases. Hormone therapy: • Estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and/or testosterone, in selected cases.

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The standard blood tests done when you are taking Coumadin allows your doctor to simply adjust the Coumadin dose to compensate for any increase in vitamin k intake. by mixing with water or juice. Some of the more popular brands are Enriching Greens, Green Magma, Kyo-Green, Greens +, Barlean's Greens, and ProGreens. These products—packed full of phytochemicals, especially carotenes and chlorophyll—are more convenient than trying to sprout and grow your own source of greens. An added advantage is that they tend to taste better than, for example, straight wheatgrass juice.

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Taking large doses of vitamin k can nullify the action of any blood-thinning medication a person might be taking. The list goes on and on. • Drugs interacting with food and beverages. Taking ciprofloxacin with coffee, chocolate, or even a cola drink that contains caffeine may cause excess nervousness or manic behavior. If foods containing tyramine, such as cheese or soy sauce, are mixed with some MAO inhibitors (a class of medication most often prescribed for Further, it is important to know is that many drugs operate within a fairly narrow "window" of concentration.

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In deficiencies that result from bowel inflammation or antibiotic treatment, vitamin k can restore normal blood clotting. For patients taking anticlotting medications, taking vitamin k can interfere with the actions of the medication. Do not take vitamin k supplements without medical advice in these situations. When administered with extra vitamin C, it can relieve morning sickness in pregnancy, at a dose of 5 mg per day. Finally, it may help relieve inflammation and arthritis.

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Asparagus is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin k, folic acid (263 micrograms per cup), vitamins C and A, riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B6; and it has an excellent ratio of potassium (288 milligrams per cup) to sodium (19.8 milligrams per cup). Asparagus is also a very good source of dietary fiber, niacin, phosphorus, protein, and iron. HEALTH BENEFITS Asparagus has historically been used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, and as a diuretic.

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A number of other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin k, magnesium, manganese, boron, strontium, silicon, zinc, copper, folic acid, vitamin Bg, and vitamin C, play a role in osteoporosis prevention. Many of these nutrients are in short supply in the American diet, as a result of food processing, modern farming methods, and unwise food choices. A growing body of research suggests that each of these nutrients must be present in adequate amounts if bone loss is to be prevented effectively.

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Vitamin K Although I have not used vitamin k as a supplement, some of my colleagues do, and it is worth mentioning. It occurs naturally in two fat-soluble forms—phylloquinone, from plants (leafy green vegetables), and menaquinone produced by your own friendly intestinal bacteria. (Menadione is a water-soluble synthetic substitute.) Vitamin K is essential for normal blood clotting and normal bone formation. Deficiency is not usually a problem because of intestinal bacterial production.

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Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, carotenes (especially lycopene), biotin, and vitamin k. They are also a very good source of vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, and dietary fiber. A 3'/2-ounce (100 gram) serving of cooked tomato provides 32 calories with 2.0 grams of fiber. HEALTH BENEFITS The health-promoting ability of tomatoes has received a lot of attention recently because of their lycopene content. This red carotene has been shown to be extremely protective against breast, colon, lung, skin, and prostate cancers.

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The best dietary sources of vitamin k are green vegetables. Magnesium In a small study from Israel, 16 of 19 women with osteoporosis had laboratory evidence of magnesium deficiency. In each of these women, bone biopsies revealed abnormal bone mineral crystals. On the other hand, the 3 osteoporotic women with normal magnesium levels each had normal crystal formation.9 This study suggests that magnesium deficiency is common in women with osteoporosis and may result in abnormal mineralization of bone, possibly rendering bones more susceptible to fracture.

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They are vital for proper digestion and also perform a number of other useful functions, such as preventing the overgrowth of yeast and other pathogens, and synthesizing vitamin k. The probiotics most often used as supplements are acidophilus and bifidobacteria. (See Lactobacillus acidophilus and/or Bifidobacterium bifidum in this section.) Cultured, or fermented, foods also contain various types and amounts of beneficial bacteria. These foods include buttermilk, cheese, kefir, miso, sauerkraut, tempeh, umeboshi, and yogurt.

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Magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, silicon, boron, strontium, vitamin k, vitamin D —I can't remember them all. I can't imagine having to find all of those nutrients individually, but I've read they're all necessary for strong, healthy bones." "That's right. The details are all in Dr. Gaby's book Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis." "I got that one as soon as you told me. It's a terrific book!" "Now, let's review your hormone program." "I'm raking them all—the triple-estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA." "Let's see—you're using 2.5 milligrams of the triple-estrogen.

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If you frequently use antibiotics such as penicillin and tetracycline, you could also have trouble absorbing vitamin k. If any of these conditions apply to you and you suffer from easy bruising, you should discuss the possibility of vitamin k supplementation with your doctor. You should take vitamin k only under a doctor's supervision. Natural Prescription for Bruising • To limit the development of bruises, apply cold to the site of a bump immediately.

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Though a 3'/2-ounce (100 gram) serving of raw bell pepper provides only 20 calories (mostly as carbohydrate and fiber), it is a good source of a large number of nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin k, thiamine, folic acid, and vitamin B6. Bell peppers are also a very good source of phytochemicals with exceptional antioxidant activity, such as chlorogenic acid, coumeric acid, and zeaxan-thin. Red bell peppers have significantly higher levels of nutrients than green. Red bell peppers also contain lycopene, a carotene that offers protection against cancer and heart disease.

Carrots also provide excellent levels of vitamin k, biotin, and fiber and very good levels of vitamins C and B6, potassium, and thiamine. A 3'/2-ounce (100 gram) serving of carrots provides 41 calories with 9.6 grams of carbohydrate as 4.5 grams of sugars and 3.0 grams of fiber. HEALTH BENEFITS Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidant compounds that help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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These agents interfere with vitamin k function in liver cells; this vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of 'normal' prothrombin. A deficiency of vitamin k leads to abnormal prothrombin synthesis and a reduction in activity of the blood-clotting mechanism. Warfarin has also been used as a rat poison. Warfarin and nicoumalone are examples of fully synthetic agents that have been developed from a natural product template. The psoralens are coumarins that possess a furan ring and are sometimes known as furocoumarins or furanocoumarins because of this ring.

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Tests have shown that vitamin k can stop and sometimes shrink tumor growth. It also acts as a tumor analgesic.27 Vitamin K3 has been widely researched in cancer studies. A significant inhibition by vitamin K3 was observed in several human cancer-cell lines, including breast, ovary, colon, stomach, and kidney cancers, as well as primary and squamous cell carcinomas of the lungs. The inhibition of cancer cells is a dose-dependent phenomenon.

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