Vitamin K2 (contains vitamin K1) | Laboratory research

General Information

Vitamin K is an essential mineral for the body, involved in blood clotting, bone structure, and more.

There are two main forms of the vitamin: phylloquinone (vitamin K1), which is found in plant foods, and menaquinone (vitamin K2), which is found mainly in animal foods.

Vitamin K regulates calcium deposition in bones, blood vessel walls, and kidneys.

Functions of vitamin K in the body:

• Regulation of blood coagulation activity
• Prevention of osteoporosis and bone fractures
• Prevention of calcification of blood vessels
• Prevention of inflammatory and tumor processes

When should we do the research?

When vitamin K deficiency is suspected or symptoms are present.

preliminary preparation –The study is conducted on an empty stomach

Research material -Venous blood

restriction

Certain conditions affect the processes of absorption of vitamin K and, accordingly, the level in the blood. these are:

• Antibiotic therapy (more than 10 days)
• Antiepileptic drugs
• Fat absorption blocking medications and supplements
• Bile acid blocking drugs
• mineral oils
• Preservatives (butylated hydroxytoluene)
• Medicines containing estrogen

Liver and digestive tract diseases