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Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)

Leafy-green K1 essential for hepatic coagulation factors.

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Overview

Leafy-green K1 essential for hepatic coagulation factors.

Natural sources
  • Whole-food sources (animal products for fat-soluble and B-complex vitamins; produce for water-soluble vitamins)
  • Fortified foods (cereals, dairy, plant milks, nutritional yeast)
  • Multivitamins or stand-alone supplements in synthetic or food-derived form
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Sublingual tablet or liquid
  • Methylated active form for sensitive individuals
  • Multivitamin matrix

Mechanism of action

Cofactor for γ-glutamyl carboxylase activating clotting factors II, VII, IX, X.

Pathways
  • · Cofactor for γ-glutamyl carboxylase activating clotting factors II, VII, IX, X

Effects on the body

Supports
Required for normal coagulation

Organ system effects

Cardiovascular

Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) supports endothelial function, lipid profile, or blood-pressure regulation in cardiovascular trials.

Bones

Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) contributes to bone mineralization, osteoblast activity, or calcium-phosphate homeostasis.

Evidence-based benefits

Required for normal coagulation

Strong evidence

Potential side effects

Common
    Rare
      Serious
      • · Antagonizes warfarin

      Drug interactions

      Warfarin
      Keep K1 intake consistent.
      severe

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Omega-3
        Anti-inflammatory cardiovascular synergy.
      • CoQ10
        Supports mitochondrial energetics in cardiac tissue.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      90–120 mcg
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With fat

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTAm J Clin Nutr · 2008

      Phylloquinone and bone in women

      Booth SL, et al.

      3-year DB-RCT in 452 older adults.

      Key findings

      No effect on BMD but reduced fracture markers.

      Open study
      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) — Required for normal coagulation

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) — randomized controlled trial

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

      Google Scholar: Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) — clinical evidence

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