Of all the fat-soluble vitamins produced and consumed in our bodies, Vitamin K is the most important. It plays a key role in the manufacturing of prothrombin and other substances, and is essential for proper blood clotting. [1] Bone metabolism and functionality is also a feature influenced by our consumption of Vitamin K. Both Vitamin E and K work together synergistically to keep this important fat-soluble vitamin in an active state in our intestines and the remainder of our bodies; continuously aiding us in our life-long aging process.

Quinones are the group of compounds associated with Vitamin K. We derive Vitamin K from two major sources of these compounds:

• Vitamins K1 - phylloquinones (Green plants and leafy vegetables)

• Vitamins K2 - menaquionones (Formed from bacterial synthesis and animal sources; particularly organ meats)