FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 K 50 to 100 mcg a day (see note 9) A small study has shown that patients with osteoporosis had vitamin K levels that were only 35 percent that of age-matched controls. Vitamin K supplementation reduced urinary excretion of calcium, (6) accelerated healing of fractures in animals and may enhance the immune system. Antibiotics destroy vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine. Sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, soybean oil, safflower oil. Requirement increases with age due to decreased absorption. Dosage greater than 500 mcg per day not recommended. Bile fats required for absorption. No reported toxicity. Those taking blood thinners should not take vitamin K unless under the supervision of a physician. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this ste to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 K 50 to 100 mcg a day (see note 9) A small study has shown that patients with osteoporosis had vitamin K levels that were only 35 percent that of age-matched controls. Vitamin K supplementation reduced urinary excretion of calcium, (6) accelerated healing of fractures in animals and may enhance the immune system. Antibiotics destroy vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine. Sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, soybean oil, safflower oil. Requirement increases with age due to decreased absorption. Dosage greater than 500 mcg per day not recommended. Bile fats required for absorption. No reported toxicity. Those taking blood thinners should not take vitamin K unless under the supervision of a physician. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this ste to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
