Vitamin K3
Vitamin K3
Vitamin K3, also known as menadione, is a synthetic form of Vitamin K. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone metabolism.
Pronunciation
Vitamin K3: /ˈvaɪtəmɪn 'keɪ 'θri:/ Menadione: /ˌmɛnəˈdaɪoʊn/
Etymology
The term "Vitamin K" comes from the German word "Koagulationsvitamin," which means "coagulation vitamin" - referring to the vitamin's key role in blood clotting. The "3" in Vitamin K3 denotes the third of several structurally similar compounds that exhibit vitamin K activity. "Menadione" is derived from the chemical name of the compound, which is a type of quinone.
Related Terms
- Vitamin K1: Also known as phylloquinone, it is the natural form of vitamin K, which is found in plants and provides the majority of vitamin K in a typical human diet.
- Vitamin K2: Also known as menaquinone, it is produced by bacteria in the human gut and also found in fermented foods and animal products.
- Blood clotting: A process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
- Bone metabolism: The process by which bones are renewed and repaired.
- Quinone: A class of organic compounds, some of which exhibit vitamin K activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin K3
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin K3
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