Subacute administration of Astaxanthin inhibits vitamin K‐dependent clotting factors in rats

Abstract

The process of blood hemostasis is a dynamic physiological process to prevent excessive bleeding and promotes tissue healing (Stassen, Arnout, & Deckmyn, 2004). In general, blood hemostasis consists of primary hemostasis driven by platelets activation and plug formation followed by secondary hemostasis that involves the activation of various coagulation factors and fibrinolytic system