Vitamin K is a fat-soluble substance that helps in blood clotting thus prevents excessive bleeding.

Some of the foods rich in this nutrient include soya beans, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and wheat germ. The Vitamin K supplements contain extracts of essential nutrients from these sources. The supplements however, have a higher absorption rate than the natural fiber sources.

Intake of The Vitamin K supplements helps to prevent occurrence of hemorrhagic disease of newborns. They also help in healing bleeding disorders and osteoporosis by preventing against bone resorption thus reduces incidences of bone loss.

Supplements increase bone mineral density and strength. The Vitamin K supplement also prevents recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma which is a form of liver cancer that occurs as a result of infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). It may also prevent cancers in postmenopausal women.

The recommended dosage of this dietary supplement is 80mg per day for males and 70mg per day for females. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not consume more than 65mg of the nutrient per day. Excessive consumption can lead to excessive flushing and sweating and jaundice especially in children.

Vitamin K supplements have adverse interactions with anticoagulation drugs and thus should not be taken by persons on blood-thinning medication.