Vitamin K1 from Swanson
Are you working on a complete vitamin routine? Then you will soon come across vitamin K1. These tablets from Swanson provide 100mcg of phylloquinone each, the natural form of vitamin K as found in green leafy vegetables. A straightforward choice for those who want to specifically supplement their intake, without any fuss.
What phylloquinone actually is
Phylloquinone is the plant-based form of vitamin K, also known as phylloquinone. You find it naturally in spinach, kale, broccoli and other dark green vegetables. This form is often chosen for supplements. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting. In addition, vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. You get 100mcg per tablet, a good daily amount that aligns with what you would supplement through your diet. If you eat little green vegetables, a supplement can be a good addition to your diet.
The difference between K1 and K2
Vitamin K exists in two main forms. K1 comes from plants, K2 (menaquinone) comes mainly from fermented products and animal sources such as natto, cheese and egg yolk. Many people wonder which form they actually need. In short: K1 is the form you get the most of through your daily food, while K2 circulates in your body a bit longer. Those who want to specifically supplement their K1 intake therefore consciously choose pure vitamin K1 instead of a mixed form. This product contains only vitamin K1, without added K2, so you know exactly what you are taking.
Who these tablets are useful for
Not everyone gets a good portion of green vegetables every day. If you eat little spinach, lettuce or cabbage, a supplement can be a practical addition. The form in these tablets, phylloquinone, is the same as the one you would get from vegetables. Good to know: you absorb vitamin K best with some fat from your food, so taking it during a meal works well and is easy.
One hundred tablets in a handy bottle
Each bottle contains 100 small, tasteless tablets. At one tablet per day, this will last you well over three months. The tablets are compact, so they are easy to swallow with a sip of water. You can combine them without hassle with other supplements in your routine, for example vitamin D3, which you often see in the same range.
In short, this is an easy-to-understand vitamin K1 supplement with 100mcg of phylloquinone per tablet, in a bottle of one hundred for daily use.