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Vitamin K

 
Vitamin-K

quoteleft Vitamin K plays a major role in blood clotting. So it is used to reverse the effects of “blood thinning” medications such as warfarin. quoteright
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it is stored in the body's fat tissue and liver. It is best known for its role in helping blood clot (coagulate) properly. The "K" is derived from the German word "koagulation." Vitamin K also plays an important role in bone health.

Available Forms:

There are 3 forms of vitamin K:

  • Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone, the natural version of K1 and phytonadione, the synthetic type of K1)
  • Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) produced by the intestinal flora
  • Vitamin K3 (menaphthone or menadione) synthetic, water-soluble form used for treatment
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