Website advises vitamin K2 for young children, scientific basis unclear

A Vietnamese website highlights vitamin K2 as a supplement for children during the first thousand days of their lives. According to the article, this vitamin plays a role in the child's development, but concrete evidence for this is lacking. The piece does not address any potential effects on skin, hair or nails.

The suggestion to use vitamin K2 preventively is not based on guidelines from health organizations. Whether the vitamin actually contributes to the health of young children remains unanswered in the article. No research is cited to support the recommendation.

In the Netherlands, the Nutrition Centre advises vitamin K only immediately after birth, for babies who are breastfed. For other ages or supplements such as vitamin K2, there are no standard recommendations. Parents should consult a healthcare provider before giving supplements themselves.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor or pharmacist in case of complaints.