K (Phylloquinone)

BEST FOOD SOURCE.

Leafy Green Vegetables, Yogurt, Egg Yolk,Soybean Oil, Fish Liver Oil, Kelp.

EFFECT UPON BODY.

Protects against brittle bones, Prevents internal bleeding and hemorrhages, Helps reduce excessive menstrual flow.

DEFICIENCY.

Caliac disease, sprue, colitis.

DAILY REQUIREMENTS.

65-80 Micrograms mcg. for adults.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS.

There are a trio of K Vitamins. K1 (phylloquinone), K2 (menaquinone) and K3 (dihydrophylloquinone). Fat soluble. X-rays, Radiation, Frozen Foods, Aspirin, Air Pollution and Mineral Oils all have an adverse effect on Vitamin E. High doses of Vitamin E can interfere with Vitamin K absorption. Excessive diarrhea can be a symptom of Vitamin K deficiency.

FoodAmount (mg/oz)Amount (mg/100g)
Apples 0.00028 0.001
Apricots 0.00085 0.003
Artichoke 0.04196 0.148
Asparagus 0.416
Asparagus 0.01191 0.042
Aubergine - Eggplant 0.00113 0.004
Avocados 0.00595 0.021
Bananas 0.00000 0.000
Beans -Soya Dried. 0.01332 0.047
Beans, dried Kidney 0.00227 0.008
Beans, dried Lima 0.00057 0.002
Beans, dried Navy
Beans, green snap. 0.00397 0.014
Beans, green-shell Lima 0.00057 0.002
Beet greens. 0.11340 0.400
Beetroots. 0.00000 0.000
Blackberries 0.00567 0.020
Blueberries 0.00539 0.019
Broccoli 28.80309 101.600
Brussel Sprouts 0.50179 1.770
Cabbage - Red 0.01361 0.048
Cabbage - Green 0.21546 0.760
Carrot tops
Carrots 0.03742 0.132
Cauliflower 0.04394 0.155
Celery 0.00822 0.029
Chard, Swiss 0.09270 0.327
Cherries 0.00028 0.001
Chicory, curly - Endive 0.65487 2.310
Chives 0.06038 0.213
Corn, sweet 0.00255 0.009
Cranberries 0.00142 0.005
Cucumber 0.04649 0.164
Currents 0.00085 0.003
Dandelion, greens
Dates 0.00028 0.001
Elderflower
Endive, French 0.65487 2.310
Endive-Escarole 0.65487 2.310
Fennel 0.00000 0.000
Figs 0.00142 0.005
Flax - Linseed
Garlic 0.00000 0.000
Ginger 0.00000 0.000
Grapefruit 0.00000 0.000
Grapes 0.00425 0.015
Highly Acidic Foods
Highly Alkaline Foods
Kale 0.19986 0.705
Kohlrabi 0.00000 0.000
Leeks 0.01332 0.047
Lemons 0.00000 0.000
Lentils 0.00000 0.000
lettuce 0.02892 0.102
Limes 0.00000 0.000
Melons
Mildly Acidic Foods
Mildly Alkaline Foods
Moderately Acidic Foods
Moderately Alkaline Foods
Mushrooms 0.00000 0.000
Okra 0.00879 0.031
Olives 0.00028 0.001
Onions 0.00000 0.000
Oranges 0.00000 0.000
Parsley 0.04309 0.152
Parsnips 0.00652 0.023
Peaches 0.00085 0.003
Pears 0.00113 0.004
Peas, dried, split 0.00000 0.000
Peas, green 0.00709 0.025
Peppers - Bell, green, red and yellow. 0.00198 0.007
Pineapples 0.00000 0.000
Plums - Including Fresh Prunes. 0.00170 0.006
Potatoes, sweet 0.00000 0.000
Potatoes 0.00057 0.002
Prunes, Dried 0.01701 0.060
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin 0.00028 0.001
Radishes 0.00000 0.000
Raisins 25.51568 90.004
Raspberries 0.00227 0.008
Rhubarb 0.00822 0.029
Sesame Seeds
Beans - Soya Green Shell - Edamame 0.00765 0.027
Spinach 0.13693 0.483
Strawberries 0.00057 0.002
Sunflower Seeds
Tangerines 0.00000 0.000
Watermelon 0.00000 0.000
Yoghurt - Greek Style 0.00000 0.000