Vitamin K

What is Vitamin K

Vitamin K is two natural fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 is also called as phylloquinone or phytomenadione (phytonadione), while vitamin K2 known as menaquinone and menatetrenone.

Vitamin K1 present in plants.

Vitamin K2 is produced in the colon (large intestine) by bacteria. In some cases, administering a broad spectrum antibiotic long-term may reduce the vitamin-producing bacteria population.

Vitamin K and You

• Vitamin K is vital for proper blood coagulation (clotting).
• It helps to make four of the thirteen proteins required for blood clotting. 
• It is also good in maintaining good bone health as we grow.
• It gives help in protection against liver and prostate cancer
• It aid prevention of calcification of arteries
• It protects your bones from fracture and also prevent postmenopausal bone loss

Vitamin K1  sources:

• Spinach
• Spring Onions
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Brussels Sprouts
• Avocado
• Kiwifruit
• Grapes
• Cucumber 
• Parsley - two tablespoon contain 153% of RDA (recommended daily amount)
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Brussel sprouts

 
 Vitamin K2 sources:    

• Meat         
• Dairy products       
• Eggs

Folic acid

  

Folic acid is good for pregnant women because its helpful in preventing certain types of birth defects 

Folic acid is good for prevention and treatment of cancer


Folic acid is an protect against heart attacks

Acetyl-L-carnitine and Brain Power

• Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid produced by body naturally.
• Acetyl-L-carnitine is a natural antipressant to fight your stress and low mood
• Many researches showed that acetyl-L-carnitine have great effect for improving quality of life for people suffring from cognitive problems or mental disorders and nerve damage, also very effective if  these problems are due to any disease or drugs.Like after AIDS/HIV treatments and alchol abuse.

Acetyl-L-carnitine plays great role for people suffring from

• Alzheimer's disease
• Dementia 
• Memoery loss due to aging
• It provides protection against age related negative effects of brain.
• Depression
• Stress

• It increases the level of serotonin and dopamine to enhance your mood

Natural Sources Of Acetyl L-carnitine

Red meat 

Dairy products ... Cheese, Ice cream .etc.

Fish. 

Chicken breast

Whole-wheat 

Warning :Who should avoid

Pregnant and breast-feeding women 

People suffring from thyroid problems and seizures