Vitamin K

Vitamin K has several important functions. For example, it is needed for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds heal properly.

Good sources of vitamin K

How much vitamin K do I need?



You may not know so much about vitamin K as you do about other vitamins.  

We need it for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds heal properly. There is increasing evidence that vitamin K is also needed to help build strong bones.

## Good sources of vitamin K

Vitamin K is found in:

- green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach
- vegetable oils
- cereals

Small amounts can also be found in meat and dairy foods.


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## How much vitamin K do I need?

Adults need approximately 0.001mg a day of vitamin K for each kilogram of their body weight. For example, someone who weighs 65kg would need 0.065mg a day of vitamin K, while a person who weighs 75kg would need 0.075mg a day. 

You should be able to get all the vitamin K you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. Any vitamin K that your body does not need immediately is stored in the liver for future use, so you do not need it in your diet every day.

### What happens if I take too much vitamin K?

If you take vitamin K supplements, do not take too much because this might be harmful. There is not enough evidence to know what the effects of taking high doses of vitamin K supplements migh be. 

Taking 1mg or less of vitamin K supplements a day is unlikely to cause any harm.

You should be able to get all the vitamin K you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. 


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Find out about Vitamin K, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.