Phytonadione is a plant-based, fat-soluble Vitamin K1. It is absorbed through plant-based foods (green vegetables, e.g., cabbage, lettuce, and lamb's lettuce) in the human body. Vitamin K is responsible for various body functions and is found in almost all cells. It is an enzyme cofactor that activates precursors of many coagulation factors, preventing bleeding from damaged vessels.
Vitamin K1 is vital for regulating blood clotting, bone metabolism, and various activation processes in almost all tissues, including the skin. Phytonadione-containing applications are used for spider veins, stretch marks, scars and laser scars, bruises, broken capillaries, age spots, copper spots, eye bags, and skin irritations caused by sun and other external influences.
In addition, Phytonadione is an effective and inexpensive addition to other cosmetic and skin care products that strengthen the skin's natural defenses. Creams containing vitamin K1 have been proven in the USA for years.
However, Phenytonadione-Containing products have many restrictions. They can't be used on open wounds or skin defects, and they are not recommended when taking oral anticoagulants containing phenprocoumon (e.g., Falithrom or Marcumar).In addition, allergic reactions can occasionally occur when vitamin Phytonadione-containing preparations are used externally. In this case, use should be stopped immediately. Before first use, Vitamin K1-containing products should be tested in tiny quantities on a skin's small surface area.
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