Is There Another Name for Vitamin K27? Understanding Menaquinone-7
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Approximately 90% of dietary vitamin K comes from vitamin K1, but there is no recognized vitamin K27. The term “vitamin K27” is a non-standard name and almost certainly a mistaken reference to Menaquinone-7, commonly known as MK-7, a powerful subtype of vitamin K2 found in fermented foods and supplements. This article clarifies the confusion and provides essential details about this important nutrient.