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Vitamin K

Vitamin K at a Glance

  • Primary Role: Vital for blood clotting and bone metabolism.
  • Classification: Vitamin
  • Solubility Type: Fat-Soluble
  • Measurement Unit: mg
  • Also Known As: Phylloquinone , Menaquinone
  • Best Taken:Anytime · With Food

Absorption & Storage

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat and the liver. They are best absorbed with a meal containing fat, and long-term high supplemental doses can accumulate.

Males

Age Group RDA
9–13 years 60 mg
14–18 years 75 mg
19–30 years 120 mg
31–50 years 120 mg
50+ years 120 mg

Females

Age Group RDA
9–13 years 60 mg
14–18 years 75 mg
19–30 years 90 mg
31–50 years 90 mg
50+ years 90 mg
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Why do you need Vitamin K? Getting enough Vitamin K is essential because it naturally vital for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

When is the best time to take Vitamin K? Vitamin K is best taken with a meal that contains fat; time of day is not critical. source

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