A major role in coagulation pathways
The main form of vitamin K supplement is Vitamin K1
Effective for:
-Vitamin K Deficiency
-Routinely given to newborn infants to prevent bleeding problems
-People with malabsorption disorders
-Gastrointestinal disorders (such as cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, and short bowel syndrome, might not absorb vitamin K properly)
-Might play a role in: osteoporosis and coronary heart disease.