Vitamin K3
Vitamin K3, also known as menadione, is a synthetic version of vitamin K and is toxic to humans. It is not available as a dietary supplement or prescription, and only the natural forms of vitamin K, K1 and K2, are available in these forms. Vitamin K, in general, is essential for blood clotting and bone building.
Here are some potential benefits of vitamin K:
- Supports blood clotting
- Helps cognitive function
- Improves bone health
- Helps cancer treatment
However, there are concerns that Vitamin K3 may cause liver damage and the destruction of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. It is important to note that there is no good scientific evidence to support most of the other uses of vitamin K3.
There are no recommended dosages for Vitamin K3 as it is not available as a dietary supplement. The recommended daily intake of vitamin K1 varies depending on age and gender, ranging from 75 to 120 micrograms per day.
Potential side effects of Vitamin K3 include liver damage and the destruction of red blood cells. For this reason, only the natural forms of vitamin K, K1 and K2, have only a low potential for toxicity.
There are no case studies regarding the benefits of Vitamin K3 available in the search results. However, a 2019 study suggested that Vitamin K3 could suppress some activities of colorectal cancer cells, and a 2020 study found that it has “potent anticancer activity” for some cancers of the breast, kidneys, liver, prostate, skin, and cervix. More research is needed before any conclusions can be made about the safety or effectiveness of Vitamin K3 for treating cancer or other conditions in humans.
