Natural remedies for vitamin K deficiency
Natural remedies for vitamin K deficiency IMPORTANT: Vitamin K deficiency is rare in healthy adults but common in newborns (who routinely receive a prophylactic dose at birth), in people on prolonged antibiotic therapy, in those with malabsorption (Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, biliary conditions) and in patients with chronic liver disease. Severe deficiency causes bleeding, hematomas, gum or intestinal hemorrhage and increases osteoporosis risk. MAJOR WARNING: people taking coumarin-type anticoagulants (warfarin, acenocoumarol) must keep a CONSTANT vitamin K intake, not suddenly raise or lower it, because the interaction can alter INR (clotting time). Any major dietary change in these patients should be done ONLY under medical supervision. ...