What is Vitamin K and what are Vitamin K Functions?
Vitamin K a fat soluble vitamin of which Vitamin K1 and K2 are the naturally occurring forms. Vitamin K is usually stored in the liver. It has the following known functions to human health: Bone Density and Repair. Vitamin K is essential for bone formation and repair. It improves bone density and facilitates the absorption of calcium. See Natural Sources of Calcium.Vitamin D also plays a key role in bone health. See also Vitamin D Synthesis from the Sun and Food Sources.Blood Coagulation. Vitamin K is required mainly for blood coagulation. In its name, the ‘K’ has actually come from the German word Koagulation. Healthy Arteries. Vitamin K reduces the risk of coronary heart diseases by preventing the hardening of arteries. Soft Tissue Calcification and Cell Growth. Vitamin K is critical to soft tissue calcification and cell growth.
