Where Can Vitamin K Be Found?

Vitamin K is found in:
  • green leafy vegetables – such as broccoli and spinach.
  • vegetable oils.
  • cereal grains.

Which foods contain vitamin K?

Vitamin K is found in the following foods:
  • Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach, turnip greens, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, parsley, romaine, and green leaf lettuce.
  • Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  • Fish, liver, meat, eggs, and cereals (contain smaller amounts)

Where Can vitamin K be found in the body?

Vitamin K is present in the liver and other body tissues, including the brain, heart, pancreas, and bone [2,3,11]. In the circulation, vitamin K is carried mainly in lipoproteins [2]. Compared to the other fat-soluble vitamins, very small amounts of vitamin K circulate in the blood.

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