What is vitamin K1?
Vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin. You naturally find it in green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, and in plant oils, such as rapeseed oil. Vitamin K1 is the form of vitamin K most commonly found in plant-based foods.
What is the difference between vitamin K1 and K2?
Vitamin K1 comes from plants, especially leafy green vegetables. Vitamin K2 is made by bacteria and is found in cheese and natto, a Japanese product made from fermented soybeans.
What does extra virgin olive oil mean?
Extra virgin is the highest quality grade for olive oil. The oil is mechanically pressed, without heat or chemical treatment, and may have an acidity of up to 0.8%. The olive oil in these drops is organic.
Why is vitamin E added?
Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant. It helps to maintain the quality of the olive oil.
Why is vitamin K1 dissolved in olive oil?
Vitamin K1 is a fat-soluble vitamin. It dissolves in oil and not in water. In olive oil, the vitamin is evenly distributed, so each drop contains the same amount and you can easily dose 150 mcg vitamin K1 with 2 drops.
