Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine

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contain vitamin K; unless a doctor specifically recommends
vitamin K supplementation, however,
most people should not take supplements that
contain vitamin K.
See also CONTRACEPTION; MINERALS AND HEALTH;
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS; NUTRITIONAL THERAPY; VITA-
MIN AND MINERAL THERAPY.
Vitamin
B 9 (folic acid)
B 12 (cyanocobalamin)
C (ascorbic acid)
D (calciferol)
E (tocopherol)
K (quinone)
Dietary Sources
fortified breads and cereals
spinach, okra, greens
asparagus, broccoli, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, potatoes (with skins)
tomatoes and tomato juice
legumes
tofu
seeds, nuts, peanut butter
eggs
fortified breads and cereals
pork, beef, ham, chicken, turkey, liver, fish, eggs
shrimp, oysters, clams
dairy products
citrus fruits and juices: oranges and orange juice, lemons, limes, grapefruit and grapefruit juice
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe
papaya, mangos, tangerines, guava
broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower
spinach, greens
bell peppers
sunlight
fortified dairy products, orange juice, and soy milk
polyunsaturated oils
egg yolks
spinach, greens
almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews
peanuts and peanut butter
seeds (sunflower, flax)
whole grains and whole grain products
wheat germ
spinach, lettuce other than iceberg
broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi
alfalfa (especially sprouts), oats, rye, whole wheat and whole wheat products