What is vitamin K3 also known as? The History and Dangers of Menadione
                                
                                
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                                Unlike its natural counterparts, vitamin K1 and K2, vitamin K3 is a synthetic compound not found in nature. This form, also known as menadione, was once used in human medicine before being withdrawn due to serious safety concerns.