Phylloquinone
*Phylloquinone* is the scientific name for vitamin K1. The name originates from the Greek word phyllon, meaning leaf, reflecting the vitamin’s early identification in green leafy plants. Vitamin K was first discovered in the 1930s during research into blood clotting disorders, where scientists observed that certain dietary factors were essential for normal coagulation. Phylloquinone was later classified as vitamin K1 to distinguish it from other naturally occurring forms of vitamin K, based on its plant-derived origin and specific physiological roles.
General Information About Vitamin K1
Vitamin K1 is a fat-soluble vitamin primarily involved in blood coagulation and calcium regulation. In healthcare contexts, it is recognised for supporting the synthesis of clotting factors required for normal haemostasis, as well as contributing to vascular and skeletal health. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, vitamin K1 is absorbed alongside dietary fats and stored in limited amounts within the body, making regular intake from natural sources important.
The most well-established role of vitamin K1 is its involvement in the activation of proteins required for blood clotting. These proteins help ensure that the body can respond appropriately to injury by forming stable blood clots when needed. In healthcare nutrition, vitamin K1 is considered essential for maintaining normal coagulation pathways and circulatory stability.
Because vitamin K1 works closely with other fat-soluble nutrients, it is often included in comprehensive healthcare formulations designed to support overall metabolic balance. Its functions are gradual and regulatory in nature, supporting foundational physiological processes rather than producing immediate effects.
Benefits and Uses
- Supports normal blood clotting: Vitamin K1 is essential for activating clotting proteins involved in haemostasis. This supports the body’s ability to manage bleeding following injury.
- Maintains circulatory stability: By supporting clotting factor function, vitamin K1 contributes to stable blood flow regulation. This is important for maintaining overall circulatory health.
- Supports calcium regulation: Vitamin K1 assists in activating proteins that help guide calcium to appropriate tissues. This supports balanced mineral distribution within the body.
- Contributes to bone health: By supporting calcium utilisation, vitamin K1 plays a role in maintaining skeletal integrity. This complements other nutrients involved in bone metabolism.
- Supports vascular health: Vitamin K1 contributes to the activation of proteins that help maintain blood vessel structure. This supports the flexibility and integrity of vascular tissue.
- Assists protein activation processes: Many vitamin K1-dependent proteins require activation to function correctly. This supports multiple regulatory pathways in healthcare nutrition.
- Supports healthy ageing: Regulation of calcium and vascular integrity becomes increasingly important with age. Vitamin K1 supports these foundational processes associated with long-term well-being.
- Maintains metabolic balance: Vitamin K1 plays a regulatory role rather than a stimulatory one. This supports stable physiological function across systems.
- Supports compatibility with fat-soluble nutrients: Works alongside other fat-soluble vitamins involved in structural and metabolic health. This supports integrated nutrient function.
- Contributes to overall physiological resilience: Through its roles in coagulation, vascular maintenance and calcium regulation, vitamin K1 supports systemic stability. This makes it an important nutrient in preventive healthcare strategies.
Vitamin K1 in Kissed Earth Products
Kissed Earth includes vitamin K1 in Eternal AM Multivitamin, where it supports blood health, calcium regulation and overall metabolic balance as part of a comprehensive morning formulation. Within this product, vitamin K1 complements minerals and other fat-soluble nutrients involved in bone, blood and circulatory support, aligning with the formulation’s focus on daily performance, structural health and physiological resilience throughout the day.
Vitamin K1 is also included in Eternal PM Multivitamin, contributing to ongoing regulatory processes during rest and recovery. In this formulation, vitamin K1 supports calcium balance and vascular maintenance alongside nutrients traditionally used to support nervous system calm and overnight restoration. Its inclusion reflects a healthcare-focused approach to supporting foundational physiological functions across both active and recovery phases of the day.
