Vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors are synthesized in the liver. Consequently, severe liver disease results in lower blood levels of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors and an increased risk for uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) (8) .
To grow well, pineapples have certain soil requirements. Pineapples need well-drained soil because they cannot withstand a waterlogged growing medium. For this reason, the best soil for growing pineapples is a sandy loam, because sand allows for rapid leaching, or water movement, through the soil. While pineapples dislike waterlogged soil, they are drought-tolerant, but require even moisture for proper fruit development.
Loam soil contains the perfect combination of sand, silt and clay particles to support the growth of virtually all forms of plant life and is the foundation of a fertile garden. Loam soil is further subdivided into sandy loam, clay loam and silty loam, depending on the dominant particle size in each.