Phylloquinone
Phylloquinone
Phylloquinone (pronounced: /ˌfɪloʊkwiˈnoʊn/), also known as Vitamin K1, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement, it is used to treat and prevent vitamin K deficiency. It is also used to prevent clotting problems in newborns who do not have enough vitamin K. It is given by injection into a vein or muscle or by mouth.
Etymology
The term "Phylloquinone" is derived from the Greek word "phyllon" which means "leaf", and "quinone", a type of aromatic compound. This is due to the fact that phylloquinone is most commonly found in green leafy vegetables.
Related Terms
- Vitamin K: A group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins found in foods and marketed as dietary supplements. The human body requires vitamin K for post-synthesis modification of certain proteins required for blood coagulation.
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot. It potentially results in hemostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel.
- Hemostasis: A process to prevent and stop bleeding, meaning to keep blood within a damaged blood vessel.
- Vitamin K deficiency: A condition in which the body can't properly clot blood, due to inadequate vitamin K levels.
Sources
Phylloquinone is found in high amounts in green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli. It can also be found in certain vegetable oils, such as canola and soybean oil.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phylloquinone
- Wikipedia's article - Phylloquinone
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