10 Health Benefits of Kale

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5. Vitamin K

Kale is one of the best sources of vitamin K on the planet. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient for human health. It is absolutely necessary for blood clotting, and it accomplishes this by “activating” specific proteins and allowing them to bind calcium.

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The form of vitamin K in kale is K1, which is different than vitamin K2. K2 is found in fermented soy foods and certain animal products. It helps prevent heart disease and osteoporosis.


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