Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is least known amongst all nutrients. Vitamin K plays a very important role in bone formation and repair. Vitamin K is needed for the production of prothrombin that is necessary for blood clotting. Most of the body’s supply of Vitamin K is produced by the beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Loss of Vitamin K in the body due to:
Do not start taking vitamin K if taking blood thinner drugs as this can cause blood clots. Consult the doctor first if taking blood thinner drugs. A dose up to 500 mcg is perfectly safe.
Loss of Vitamin K in the body due to:
- Use of blood thinning drugs (eg warfarin)
- Use of antibiotics
- Chemotherapy
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Osteoporosis
- Fighting cancer (along with vitamin C)
- Alleviates pregnancy related nausea and vomiting (along with vitamin C)
- For expectant mothers to prevent bleeding disorder in their newborns (hemorrhagic disease)
- Women- 100 mcg daily
Do not start taking vitamin K if taking blood thinner drugs as this can cause blood clots. Consult the doctor first if taking blood thinner drugs. A dose up to 500 mcg is perfectly safe.
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