Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms: Phylloquinone and Menaquinones.
It helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.
Vitamin K is found in:
Phylloquinone form: green leafy vegetables, kale, spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, soybean & canola oil, fortified meal replacement shakes.
Menaquinones form: fermented soybeans, meat, cheese, eggs. 1
Dr. Ali Hammoud
MD, Pediatrics
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