SPDS eBook March 2017

Background on Vitamin K

Vitamin K is an essential vitamin in many organs.  Vitamin K is a necessary co‐factor for activation of the Gla‐ proteins. Once activated, the Gla‐protein can bind calcium. Vitamin K important for: • Blood clotting  • Building of bone (combined with calcium and vitamin D)  • Prevention of vessel calcification

The “Tri-Essentials” Three essentials for optimal bone health

SMPR Key Points

Applicability

• Determine area % for  total  cis forms of  Vitamin K2 in dietary  ingredients and  dietary supplements

• Individually separate  and quantify  cis and  trans forms of  vitamin K1, all‐trans  forms of both MK4  and MK7 (vitamin K2)