A new study reveals how Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), a common food bacterium, regulates the production of a key precursor in vitamin K₂ (menaquinone) biosynthesis. The bacteria produce enough of this precursor to support their growth while preventing toxic buildup.
Yay, and then the savings will make it down to the consumer!
… eventually, after the patent expires, once other private and/or public manufacturers can produce vitamins the same way.