Vitamin K3 (Noun)
Meaning
A form of vitamin K.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Vitamin K3 is a synthetic variant of vitamins K1 and K2 that has been used as a dietary supplement.
- It is recommended that only natural forms of vitamin K be used in supplements, rather than vitamin K3.
- The use of vitamin K3 as a food additive is prohibited in several countries, including Australia and Germany.
- Vitamin K3 can be toxic to humans in high doses, and has been linked to hemolytic anemia in infants.
- High doses of vitamin K3 have been used previously to enhance the color and texture of cheese, but this practice is no longer permitted.