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Vitamin K
How Vitamin K works
Vitamin K provides essential nutrients.
Side Effects
Altered taste, Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin), Shortness of breath, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Increased bilirubin in the blood, Decreased blood pressure, Itching, Skin erosion, Skin eruptions
Usage
Vitamin K is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is vitamin K an antioxidant/ a coagulant/ water soluble/ have another name/come from the sun?Vitamin K is not considered a classic antioxidant as some other vitamins. It is a fat soluble vitamin and is also known as phytonadione. It helps in blood coagulation. It is not obtained from sun as is the case with vitamin D
Q. Is vitamin K good for skin/take vitamin K for dark circles?A vitamin K oxide cream can help to reduce many skin imperfections such as dark circles with much ease. You may consult your doctor before its use
Q. vitamin K lower International Normalized Ratio (INR)?Vitamin K is used by the body to form clots and to stop bleeding. Vitamin K helps reduce the risk of bleeding from various illnesses such as liver disease, long-term use of antibiotics, and malabsorption syndromes. High intake of vitamin K will lower a patient's IN
Q. Can I take vitamin K with warfarin/Plavix/ Coumadin/Aspirin/Pradaxa /other vitamins/ calcium?Do not take vitamin K with warfarin(Coumadin) unless as prescribed by your doctor. Caution should be administered while taking vitamin K with aspirin and other vitamins and calcium.
