• Vitamin K toxicity is rare but is most common in formula-fed infants.
    Vitamin K has two forms:

    Phylloquinone: This form occurs in plants and is consumed in the diet. It is absorbed better when it is consumed with fat. Phylloquinone is not toxic, even in large amounts.
    Menaquinone: This form is produced by bacteria in the intestine, but only small amounts of it are produced. In some countries, this form is used for supplementation.

    Vitamin K is necessary for normal blood clotting. It is also needed for healthy bones and other tissues.
    The effects of vitamin K toxicity can include jaundice in newborns, anemia due to rupture of red blood cells, and jaundice.


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