🩸 First Job: Stop the Bleeding
Ever cut yourself and noticed the bleeding eventually stops?
That’s Vitamin K at work.
Vitamin K helps your blood:
Clot properly
Prevent excessive bleeding
Heal wounds faster
Without enough Vitamin K, even small cuts can turn dramatic 😬
🦴 Strong Bones Aren’t Just Calcium’s Job
Plot twist 👀
Calcium builds bones, but Vitamin K tells calcium where to go.
Vitamin K helps:
Strengthen bones
Reduce fracture risk
Support bone density as you age
No Vitamin K = calcium misbehaving 🚫🦴
❤️ Heart Health Bonus
Vitamin K also helps keep calcium out of your arteries and in your bones, where it belongs.
That means:
Better blood vessel health
Support for heart health
Multitasking vitamin? Absolutely 💪🏽
🥬🥦 Where Do You Find Vitamin K? (Very Easy!)
Vitamin K is hiding in everyday foods.
Ghana-friendly sources 🇬🇭:
Kontomire (cocoyam leaves)
Spinach
Cabbage
Garden eggs leaves
Fermented foods
Global favourites 🌍:
Kale & broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Lettuce
Vegetable oils
💡 Fun fact: The greener the vegetable, the richer it is in Vitamin K 🌱
⚠️ Important Note (Especially for Some People)
If you’re on blood thinners (like warfarin),
don’t suddenly change how much Vitamin K–rich food you eat ⚠️
Consistency matters—always talk to your healthcare provider.
🎉 The Take-Home Truth
Vitamin K helps you:
✔ Stop bleeding properly
✔ Build strong bones
✔ Support heart and blood vessel health
So next time you eat kontomire stew or leafy greens, smile 😄