Some common functions:
Vitamin K is required for proper blood-clotting.
Vitamin K aids in the synthesis of blood-clotting regulators.
Additional counseling points:
Vitamin K requires a small amount of fat for proper
absorption.
The three forms of Vitamin K are K1 (plant sources),
K2 (synthesized by intestinal bacteria) and K3 (pro-vitamin form).
No toxicity has been reported with K1 (phylloquinone :
plant sources). K3 (menadione : pro-vitamin form) is toxic at high
levels.
Best sources of vitamin K are derived from green leafy
vegetables.
