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Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting. Why?

Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting because it acts as a catalyst to transform some anticlotting proteins into clotting proteins, which then play an important role in clotting of blood when there is any cut or wound on the body.

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Vitamin K is an essential nutrient necessary for responding to injuries - it regulates normal blood clotting. In addition, by assisting the transport of calcium throughout the body, Vitamin K may also be helpful for bone health: it may reduce bone loss, and decrease risk of bone fractures. It also may help to prevent calcification of arteries and other soft tissue.

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