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Vitamin K
Definition:
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in blood clotting. Alternative Names:
Vitamin K deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin K
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Function:
Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it blood would not clot. Some studies indicate that it helps in maintaining strong bones in the elderly.
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