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VIT K
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Vitamin K:
Blood Clotting, Bone & Heart Support

A quick customer guide to what Vitamin K does, where it comes from, common forms, and the safety basics to check before choosing a supplement.

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At a Glance
  • Vitamin K supports normal blood clotting.
  • It is also involved in bone protein activation and calcium-related pathways.
  • Common forms include K1, K2 as MK-4 and K2 as MK-7.
  • Leafy greens are rich in Vitamin K1; fermented foods and some animal foods provide K2.
  • People taking warfarin or anticoagulants should not change Vitamin K intake without medical advice.

Written by GhamaHealth Editorial Team | Reviewed: 19 June 2026


Vitamin K is best known for normal blood clotting, but it is also discussed in bone and calcium-related support. The most important safety point is medicine context, especially warfarin or other anticoagulant therapy.

Support

What Vitamin K does

Vitamin K is required for proteins involved in normal blood clotting. It also helps activate proteins involved in bone and calcium metabolism.

Blood clotting

Supports normal clotting processes.

Bone context

Helps activate proteins involved in bone mineralisation.

Calcium pathways

Often paired with Vitamin D in bone and calcium-support formulas.

Sources

Where Vitamin K comes from

Vitamin K1 is found mainly in leafy green vegetables. Vitamin K2 is found in fermented foods and some animal-derived foods, depending on diet pattern.

K1 foods

Spinach, kale, broccoli and leafy greens are key sources.

K2 foods

Natto, fermented foods and some animal foods can contribute.

Supplements

Available as K1, K2 MK-4, K2 MK-7 and D3/K2 combination formulas.

Forms

Common supplement forms

Vitamin K supplement forms are not all the same. Check whether the label lists K1 or K2, and if K2, whether it is MK-4 or MK-7.

Vitamin K1

Phylloquinone, most associated with leafy-green food sources.

Vitamin K2 MK-4

A menaquinone form used in some specialised products.

Vitamin K2 MK-7

A common long-acting K2 form used in many supplement formulas.

D3 + K2 formulas

Often used when bone and calcium-support positioning is the goal.

Safety

When to be careful

Vitamin K has one big practical rule: anticoagulant medicines change the conversation. Consistency and medical guidance matter.

Warfarin caution

Do not start, stop or change Vitamin K supplements if taking warfarin unless your prescriber advises it.

Keep intake consistent

People on anticoagulants may need consistent Vitamin K intake rather than sudden changes.

Check combinations

Vitamin K may be included in bone formulas, multivitamins and D3/K2 products.




A final note

Important Information

Disclaimer

This Vitamin K profile provides general educational information only and does not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Supplements should not replace medical care, prescribed treatment or personalised dietary advice.

Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using Vitamin K supplements if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing a diagnosed condition, using multiple supplements, buying for children or unsure whether a product is suitable.

Always read the label, follow the directions for use and review warnings before use. Stop use and seek medical advice if unexpected symptoms occur, or if symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly.

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References
  1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin K Fact Sheet. Retrieved 19 June 2026. View source.
  2. Eat for Health. Nutrient Reference Values: Vitamin K. Retrieved 19 June 2026. View source.
  3. Australian Prescriber. The safety of commonly used vitamins and minerals. Retrieved 19 June 2026. View source.