Vitamins

Vitamin K

What is it?

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and a specific micronutrient.

Its main functions are to assist in blood coagulation and normal calcium and phosphorous metabolism.

Vitamin K supplementation

There are different ways to supplement vitamin K. There is vitamin K1, or phytomenadione, and a family of molecules called menaquinones, or vitamin K2.

Foods with vitamin K

Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables (cabbage, spinach, chard, parsley, lettuce), and broccoli, zucchini, and others.

Also in fish, animal livers, aged cheeses, and eggs.

Information for professionals

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