Nutritional Supplement Vitamin Powder Vitamin K1/Phylloquinone
Products Description
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, so your body stores it in fat tissue and the liver. It is best known for its role in helping blood clot, or coagulate, properly. The "K" comes from its German name, Koagulationsvitamin. Vitamin K also plays an important role in bone health.
It is rare to have a vitamin K deficiency. That’s because in addition to being found in leafy green foods, the bacteria in your intestines can make vitamin K. Sometimes taking antibiotics can kill the bacteria and lead to a mild deficiency, mostly in people with low levels to begin with. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding, which may begin as oozing from the gums or nose.
Vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone, is a vital nutrient with specific characteristics and important functions in the human body.
Vitamin K1 belongs to the vitamin K family and is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is naturally present in many green plants and plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Chemically, it is a 2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone derivative.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Analysis | Specification | Results | Method |
| Assay | ≥5.0% | 5.20% | HPLC |
| Appearance | Yellow powder | Complies | Visual |
| Odor &Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Particle size | ＞95% pass 80 mesh | Complies | CP2015 |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total | ≤10ppm | Complies | CP2015 |
| As | ≤1.0ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Pb | ≤2.0ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Cd | ≤1.0ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Hg | ≤0.5ppm | Complies | AAS |
| Microbiological Control | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 3000cfu/g | Complies | CP2015 |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤300cfu/g | Complies | CP2015 |
| E.Coli | Negative | Complies | CP2015 |
| Aflatoxin | Negative | Complies | CP2015 |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies | CP2015 |
Function
- Blood Clotting Regulation: Vitamin K1 is essential for the synthesis of several proteins involved in the blood clotting cascade, such as prothrombin (factor II) and factors VII, IX, and X. It acts as a cofactor for the enzyme that carboxylates these proteins, enabling them to bind to calcium ions and participate in the clotting process. This function is vital for preventing excessive bleeding and ensuring proper hemostasis.
- Bone Health Maintenance: It also contributes to bone health. Vitamin K1 is involved in the carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein found in bone tissue. Carboxylated osteocalcin is necessary for the proper mineralization of bones and helps maintain bone density and strength. Adequate vitamin K1 levels are associated with a reduced risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
- Vascular Health Support: Emerging research suggests that vitamin K1 may play a role in vascular health. It may help prevent the calcification of blood vessels by promoting the activation of matrix Gla protein (MGP), which inhibits calcium deposition in the arterial walls. This could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Application
- In the Pharmaceutical Industry: Vitamin K1 is used to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency, especially in cases of bleeding disorders, malabsorption syndromes, and in newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. It is available in various forms, including injections, oral tablets, and capsules.
- In the Food Industry: It can be added to certain fortified foods to increase their nutritional value and help consumers meet their daily vitamin K requirements.
