Vitamin K 500 mcg
by Source Naturals · Tablet or Pill
Supplement facts from the label of Vitamin K 500 mcg by Source Naturals: Vitamin K 500 mcg, Calcium 43 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 500 mcg | 625% | — |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 4% | 2,500 mg · 2% at label max |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: Contains wheat.
Precautions re: Allergies: Contains wheat.
All Other Content: Vitamin K, or phylloquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin best known for its important function in the biological activity of several blood coagulation factors. Recent research has also shown a role for vitamin K in bone health. Vitamin K plays a key role in the synthesis of the bone proteins osteocalcin and matrix Gla-protein, which are involved in calcium and bone metabolism.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Caution: If you are taking anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin (Coumadin), or if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).