VITAMIN K1

VITAMIN K1 is a practically odorless, viscous oily liquid used in the pharmaceutical industry. VITAMIN K1 plays an important role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. It helps promote coagulation by acting as a cofactor for the gamma-carboxylation of specific glutamic acid residues in vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. This allows these factors to bind calcium and participate in the coagulation cascade. VITAMIN K1 also plays a role in bone and vascular health by promoting the carboxylation of osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein. The product meets all requirements of the USP, FCC and Ph. Eur. when tested according to these compendia. VITAMIN K1 is suitable for applications where blood clotting and bone health benefits are required.