The negative effect Joelle could have is poisoning of her body with high intake of Vitamin K.
What are Vitamins?
Vitamins are the organic molecule which is an essential micronutrient required in small amount for the proper functioning of the metabolism.
Vitamins in total are 13 in numbers divided under:
- Vitamin A- includes All-trans-retinol,
All-trans-retinyl-esters
All-trans-beta-carotene and
other provitamin A carotenoids
- Vitamin B- includes vitamin B1 (thiamine)
vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
vitamin B3 (niacin)
vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
vitamin B7 (biotin)
vitamin B9 (folic acid or folate)
vitamin B12 (cobalamins)
- Vitamin C - ascorbic acid
- Vitamin D - calciferols
- Vitamin E - tocopherols and tocotrienols
- Vitamin K - phylloquinone and menaquinones
What is Vitamin K?
Its a group of vitamins that are fat soluble called naphthoquinones.
Vitamin K consists of K1, K2 and K3, where K1 is a natural vitamin and occurs in plants.
Vitamin K1 is the primary source of the vitamin K which humans consume in different foods.
Vitamin K is necessary for the body in order to react to injuries along with helping in keeping the bones healthy and reducing bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures. It also helps in preventing calcification of arteries and other soft tissues.
Health Benefits of Vitamin K:
- Prevention of Osteoporosis
- Reduce excessive menstrual flow and menstrual pain
- Prevents hemorrhaging in babies
- Protect the immune system
- Reducing Blood Clotting
- Prevent internal bleeding
- Regulate Blood Sugar
Ill Effects of excessive Vitamin K:
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased movement or activity
- Difficulty in breathing
- Enlarged liver
- General body swelling
- Irritability
- Muscle stiffness
- Paleness
- Yellow eyes or skin
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