Vitamin K Benefits
For Your Skin

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Vitamin K may not be as popular as A, C and E but its health and beauty benefits for the body are amazing enough to change your opinion.

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Often called the 'blood clotting vitamin', it aids in wound healing as well as in regulating calcium levels and maintaining bone health.

Vitamin K can reduce skin inflammation by improving blood circulation and thus, decreasing redness and flare-ups.

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Vitamin K's most renowned ability is that it can fasten the process of repairing, making it essential for bruises and cuts.

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Due to its ability to improve the elasticity of blood vessels, vitamin K is also said to reduce the appearence of stretch marks.

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By protecting collagen production of the body, vitamin K keeps the skin elasticated, supple and firm.

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Vitamin K's K1 is generally obtained from vegetables. Green cruciferous and leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli and peas are sources.

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Vitamin K's K2 is generally obtained from dairy and poultry. Chicken, eggs, milk, butter and cheese are sources.

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