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Vitamin K (phytomenadione): Updated - Sources, Storage, Functions and Deficiency manifestations

Vitamin K (phytomenadione) ——————————————— Characteristics Synonyms Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione, phytonadione, or phylloquinone) Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) Active form: vitamin K hydroquinone; activation occurs via enzyme epoxide reductase Sources ————- Leafy green vegetables (vitamin K1) Eggs, dairy, and meat (vitamin K2) Synthesized…