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Chapter-05 Vitamin K

BOOK TITLE: Vitamins in Health & Disease

Author
1. Kulkarni ML
ISBN
9789350257081
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11574_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. JJM Medical College, Davangere 577004, Karnataka, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Vitamin K. Chapter has 7 well-illustrated diagrams and pictures. Biochemistry and metabolism of vitamin K, sources, requirement, functions of vitamin K, epidemiology, vitamin E deficiency, Vitamin K epoxide cycle, vitamin K dependent protein in blood clotting, role in bone metabolism are given in detail. 4 tables are included to highlight forms of Menaquinones synthesized by intestinal bacteria, recommended nutrient intake by different age groups as per WHO, functions of vitamin K and vitamin K deficiency. One box is added to depict causes of vitamin K deficiency. 12 references are given at the end of the chapter for further reading.

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