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[Back to Vitamins & Minerals][Vitamin A][Vitamin D][Vitamin K]

Major dietary sources include vegetable oils, wheat germ, whole-grain cereals, legumes, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables and eggs.

Major Body Functions:

>Important for cell health and the proper functioning of the immune system >Prevents oxidation of fat

Deficiency Symptoms:

>Hemolytic anemia (death of red blood cells)

Toxicity Symptoms

>May interfere with Vitamin K activity leading to prolonged clotting and bleeding time.


 

 


 

 

 

 

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