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Is Vitamin K a micro- or a macronutrient?


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Vitamin-K:

  1. It includes a group of vitamins that play crucial roles in the clotting of blood and bone metabolism.
  2. Green leafy vegetables, Brussel sprouts, soybean, and canola oil are rich sources of Vitamin K.
  3. Macronutrients include nutrients required in large amounts, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
  4. Micronutrients are nutrients that are needed in minimal amounts, such as vitamins and minerals.
  5. Vitamin K is a powerful micronutrient that plays a crucial role in bone-related diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
  6. Vitamin K deficiency leads to uncontrolled bleeding and is found commonly only in newborns.

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