Vitamin K is a fat soluble and is measured in micrograms (mcg.). There are three K vitamins: K1, K2, and K3. There is no dietary allowance that has been established yet. Most adults take 300mcg. It is essential in the formation of prothrombin, which is a blood-clotting chemical.
It helps in preventing internal bleeding and hemorrhages, aids in reducing excessive menstrual flow, and promotes proper blood clotting.
The best natural sources are yogurt, alfalfa, egg yolk, safflower oil, soybean oil, fish liver oils, kelp, and leafy green vegetables.
More than 500mcg of synthetic vitamin K is not recommended.
More vitamin K is needed when you get X-rays and radiation, frozen foods, aspirin, air pollution, and mineral oil.
PABA
PABA is a water soluble vitamin and part of the B-complex family. It is measured in milligrams (mg). It can be sytheisized in the body. There is no Recommended Daily Allowance. It helps form folic acid and it is important for the utilization of protein. It has important sun-screening properties. It helps in the assimilation of pantothenic acid. It can also restore gray hair if taken with pantothenic acid.
It is used as an ointment to protect against sunburn. It reduces the pain of burns. It helps keep skin healthy and smooth. It also helps in delaying wrinkles and restores hair to its natural color.
The best known natural resources are liver, brewer's yeast, kidney, whole grains, rice, bran, wheat germ, and molasses.
There is no known toxic effects, although too much may lead to nausea and vomiting.
It's known enemies are water, sulfa drugs, food-processing, alcohol, and estrogen.
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