Blood tests can detect low protein levels. Photo Credit Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images. When a blood test reveals that your total protein and albumin levels are low, this can be an indication of certain underlying health conditions. Although the two main proteins are albumin and globulin, albumin is the major protein found in blood plasma.
The adequate intake level of vitamin K for adult men is 120 micrograms (mcg). For adult women, it's 90 mcg. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K shouldn't cause a problem, avoid eating or drinking large amounts of: Kale.
Choose foods that are as close to their natural state as possible: fresh vegetables and fruits; fresh meats, fish, chicken, and eggs; raw nuts and seeds; and fresh salad greens. 1  Avoid canned, processed, dyed, chemically flavored, frozen, additive-laden foods.