Why is Vitamin K Called So? Unraveling the History Behind the 'Koagulation' Vitamin
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In 1943, Danish biochemist Henrik Dam was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of vitamin K, a nutrient he identified during experiments on baby chicks that developed hemorrhagic conditions. This pivotal moment in medical history cemented the vitamin's link to blood clotting and gave rise to its now-famous designation.
