An infant (from the Latin word infans, meaning unable to speak or speechless) is the very young offspring of a human or other animal. When applied to humans, the term is usually considered synonymous with baby or bairn (in Scottish English), but the latter is commonly applied to the young of any animal.
The Function of Vitamin K. Vitamin K refers to a group of vitamins which includes vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 is synthesized by plants. Vitamin K2 is mainly produced by both humans and animals, but also by bacteria found in the large intestine.
Vitamin K plays a role in your blood clot formation and bone health. Many types of food contain vitamin K, and it is rare to have a deficiency. Vitamin K is an essential cofactor in the activation of certain proteins within your body. Without the activation step, certain biochemical reactions cannot be completed.A vitamin K deficiency will predispose you to bleeding, and blocking vitamin K prevents inappropriate clotting.itamin K. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in your fat and liver tissue. Green leafy vegetables, such as kale and spinach, contain the largest amounts of vitamin K. Do not eat large amounts of these foods if you take anticoagulant medications; high vitamin K may disrupt the medication's efficacy.