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Major dietary sources include green leafy vegetables,
liver, tomatoes, egg yolks, and vegetable oils. Vitamin K can be formed naturally by
bacteria in the intestines. Dietary sources are need aswell.
Major Body Functions:
>Essential for the formation of prothrombin, a
blood-clotting compound
Deficiency Symptoms:
>Decreased ability to clot blood
Excessive Intake and Toxicity Symptoms:
>Hemolytic anemia (death of red blood cells)
>Jaundice in infants
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