Why does vitamin K not have an established UL?

What will be an ideal response?


To date, no Upper Level has been set for vitamin K. Although vitamin K can be stored in the liver and bone, storage is limited. Vitamin K also is more readily excreted than other fat-soluble vitamins. When used in its natural forms of phylloquinones or menaquinones, increased amounts of vitamin K have not caused harmful effects.

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