Typical dose
90-120 mcg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that are essential for the synthesis of certain proteins required for blood coagulation and the metabolism of bone proteins. It plays a crucial role in the body's ability to form blood clots and maintain healthy bones.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 90-120 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 90-120 mcg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Vitamin K
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
MK-4
MK-4 (Menaquinone-4)
A form of Vitamin K2 important for bone and cardiovascular health.
Vitamin K (menadione)
Vitamin K (menaquinone)
Vitamin K (Mixed)
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
Vitamin K (unspecified)
Vitamin K1
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
Supports bone strength and cardiovascular health by directing calcium properly.
Technical details â–¼
Physical properties
Vitamin K is typically a yellowish or greenish oil, insoluble in water but soluble in fats and oils.
How it’s made
Vitamin K can be derived from natural sources such as green leafy vegetables or synthesized chemically.