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With the help of sunlight the body produces Vitamin D.
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∙ 13y agoAny dark green leafy vegetable will provide Vitamin K
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∙ 14y agofrom good bacteria that help break down your food that live in your intestines
and from food such as brussle sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, brocoli, avocado, kiwi fruit and parsely
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∙ 14y agolarge intestines
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∙ 10y agoin the large intestines
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What vitamins are synthesized in the human body?
No. human body can not synthesize vitamin B 12. You have to consume the same through your food only. Only non-veg food contains the most of the vitamin B 12 you get. Strict vegans should be given injections of vitamin B 12.
The E. coli that normally live in the human large intestines and produce vitamin K that the body uses would be best termed what?
a commensal relationship.
What is the difference between vitamin K and potassium?
Potassium is a mineral which helps the body to maintain the proper balance of water. Vitamin K is a vitamin which helps the blood to clot properly.
Where is vitamin k synthesized?
Type your answer here... VItamin k is required by the liver to synthesize proteins for blood clotting purposes you get vitamin k from leafy greens or an injection.
What nutrient's can be stored in muscle and liver?
I suppose that you think to vitamin A; but also vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin K are stored in liver.
What will happen without vitamin k?
You probably die because vitamin k is important to have in human body.
What activities do E. coli bacteria carry out in the human body?
provides Vitamin K and B-Complex
What is Symbiotic relationship between human host and bacteria in the gut which supply the body with vitamin K?
The bacteria absorb nutrients in the gut from digested food - the human benefits from the production of the vitamin.
How is vitamin K stored in the body?
it is stored in the blood and tissuses but not for very long because your body gets rid of it as soon as possible!
What two vitamins can your body make?
Vitamins are organic substances that can't be made by the body, so they have to be eaten. Exceptions to this are vitamin D, vitamin K, biotin, and folic acid. These vitamins are present in certain foods, but our bodies have other ways of obtaining them. skin and kidneys are involved in making vitamin D, and that good-guy bacteria in the intestines make vitamin K. Bacteria in the intestine also manufacture biotin and folic acid.
What does vitamin k do to your body?
The main purpose of Vitamin K is to aid in the clotting process. Vitamin K is important as part of the blood clotting mechanism of the body.
How does vitamin K interact with coumadin?
Vitamin K is converted to active vitamin K in the body which helps to activate clotting factors in the liver. Coumadin (warfarin) prevents the body from activating vitamin K, therefore the clotting factors are never activated and your blood becomes thinner or more difficult to clot. When you eat vitamin K rich foods (green leafy vegitables, etc), the vitamin K competes with the Coumadin and can neutralize its effect.
Vitamin K's primary role in the body is?
Vitamin k is essential for blood clotting thus helping wounds to heal.
What are the natural anticoagulants found in body?
Vitamin K
What is the chemical name for Vitamin k?
The chemical name for vitamin K is phylloquinone. It also is referred to as phytomenadione or phytonadione. This vitamin is important in the body for blood coagulation.
What vitamins are synthesized in the human body?
No. human body can not synthesize vitamin B 12. You have to consume the same through your food only. Only non-veg food contains the most of the vitamin B 12 you get. Strict vegans should be given injections of vitamin B 12.
Where is Vitamin K produce in the body?
There are a selection of vitamins that are in the Vitamin K group. These are known as K1-K5. Vitamin K1 is not produced by the body but is absorbed from foods such as green leafy vegetables (spinach, cabbage, broccoli) and some fruits such as avocado and kiwi fruit. Vitamin K2 is produced by bacteria in the large intestine. Vitamins K3-K5 are synthetic and are not generally used for human consumption.
