Vitamin K1 is available as a dietary supplement in the form of powder or capsules.
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Description
Vitamin K1 is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes from plants. It is commonly present in green-leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli and collard greens. It is stable to air and moisture but decomposes in sunlight. Vitamin K1 is the main type of dietary Vitamin K. The body needs vitamin K to produce prothrombin, a protein important in blood clotting and bone metabolism. It is in the form of pale yellow oil or yellow crystals that are water-insoluble.