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Vitamin K

A vitamin that supports bone health and the functioning of several proteins made in the liver that allow your blood to clot.

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What is Vitamin K?

In 1929, a Danish researcher discovered the compound necessary to stanch blood flow, which he called vitamin K. “K” is for the German word koagulation, which means “coagulation” in English. Vitamin K is essential for bone health and the functioning of several proteins made in the liver that allow your blood to clot.*

Vitamin K1, produced by plants, is the primary form of the vitamin in our diet and the type of vitamin K that’s necessary for coagulation to occur.*

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Why is Vitamin K Important?

In addition to blood clotting, vitamin K activates the conversion of a bone-building protein called osteocalcin that shores up bone tissue by binding the minerals that support bone strength.*

120 mcg

120 mcg

Adequate Intake

Sources of Vitamin K

kale

Kale

spinach

Spinach

broccoli

Broccoli

Vitamin K Helps Support

Bone health

Bone Health

 

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.