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Vitamin K is an essential vitamin in many organs.
Vitamin K is a necessary co‐factor for activation of the Gla‐
proteins. Once activated, the Gla‐protein can bind calcium.
Vitamin K important for:
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Blood clotting
•
Building of bone (combined with calcium and vitamin D)
•
Prevention of vessel calcification
The “Tri-Essentials”
Three essentials for
optimal bone health
Background on Vitamin K
SMPR Key Points
•
Individually separate
and quantify
cis
and
trans
forms of
vitamin K1, all‐trans
forms of both MK4
and MK7 (vitamin K2)
•
Determine area % for
total
cis
forms of
Vitamin K2 in dietary
ingredients and
dietary supplements
Applicability