Vitamin D & Vitamin K and the Importance in Health and Disease
0 Comments Published March 23rd, 2007 in Disease.2205
Vitamin D is necessary for proper bone and teeth formation and for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. It assists in the assimilation of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals from the digestive tract. This vitamin is found in the rays of the sun, fish, milk, eggs, butter, and sprouted seeds. A deficiency can cause gross deformation of bones and severe tooth decay.
The recommended daily allowance of this vitamin for both adults and children is 400 to 500
international units. Therepeutically, upto 4,000 to 5,000 units a day for adult or half of this for
children, is a safe dose, if taken for not longer than one month. It is beneficial in the treatment of
muscular fatigue, constipation and nervousness. It can be toxic if taken in excessive doses,
especially for children. Signs of toxicity are unusual thirst, sore eyes, itching skin, vomiting,
diarrhoea, urinary urgency, abnormal calcium deposits in blood vessel walls, liver, lungs, kidneys,
and stomach.
Vitamin K is necessary for the proper clotting of blood, prevention of bleeding and normal liver
functions. It aids in reducing excessive menstrual flow. This vitamin is contained in egg yolk,
cow’s milk, yogurt, alfalfa, green and leafy vegetables, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage and
tomato. Its deficiency can lead to sufficient bile salts in the intestines, colitis, lowered vitality and
premature aging.
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