What does vitamin k do

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Avatar m tn yes i an going to start treatment and i have low platelet at 70 now was 60 but i here of this vitamin K do i need to mabe start taking this.
Avatar f tn I'm surprised because in the 'olden' days doctors told us not to take extra A or K because they were stored in the liver and we did not want too much there; however it is used to help with clotting (I think) is that a problem for you?. Are you sure she said K? Believe it's carotene........
Avatar f tn How do you feel about the vitamin K shot? Are you going to give it to your new born?
Avatar f tn I think those who are opposed to a vitamin K shot for baby should do more research. Vitamin K can prevent a bleeding disorder, not blood clotting. Vitamin K aids in the ability of blood to clot, which is why it is given to newborns as a preventative measure. A lactation consultant friend sent me a link to an article, which includes statistics, about this very debate. http://evidencebasedbirth.
Avatar f tn I have had them my whole life being pregnant and not being able to take anything for it really s*u*c*k*s but what I do is go in a quite room by myself and focus on breathing slow in through my nose out through my mouth it may take me a few minutes but it wiles for me
Avatar m tn spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) are rich in vitamin K, which can affect your INR. Don’t avoid vitamin K-rich foods completely — vitamin K is essential to our health. Studies show that eating regular, consistent amounts of vitamin K-rich foods is better for maintaining a stable INR, than not eating them at all, or eating varying amounts.
Avatar f tn I still find it hard to believe that my b6 dropped so low so fast, and that my Vitamin K is high, considering I do not eat a lot of green leafy vegetables at this point. I was eating salads, because as I mentioned, I find it very hard to find something to eat to keep all of my low/high vitamins in check.
Avatar f tn Do both these drugs go with severe diet restrictions on Vitamin K.
412873 tn?1329174455 If this is incorrect info, I apologize, but I believe they give post transplant patients vitamin K because it does help to thicken the blood. And would explain why my sis advises me to get an id bracelet-not only for precaution of infection, but because we are considered bleeders-ie:thin blood. I do take vitamin K because I read a of small study where it did benefit women with cirrohsis. (sp) Once again-my personal information-not medical advice. But it looks like you are correct.
Avatar f tn I have read of using a constant daily low dosage (100mcg) of vitamin K to resolve INR instability the theory being that the instability may be due to a vitamin K deficiency and the constant dosage gives a bias level for the coumadin to work against. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this?
Avatar f tn i m recommended a medicine name caldree which have calcium and vitamin D-3. It does not have vitamin K. So what about it?
Avatar f tn It has really not had any affect on me at all. The one thing that I know warfarin affects is Vitamin K. Vitamin K is what causes your blood to clot. Therefore the warfarin cancels out some of the Vit. K to make your blood thinner. I have to have my Protime (PT) checked every couple of months to make sure my blood is not too thin or thick. Really no big deal. BTW, it doesn't lower blood count, just the ability to clot.
Avatar n tn The skin on the rest of my body does NOT do this. My dermatologist recommended vitamin C serum to improve my skin and vitamin K cream to help the bruises. He also prescribed ammonium lactate lotion for my dry skin. I have used these creams for several months with little result.The vitamin K cream does seem to help the bruises fade faster. Is there anything else I can do to prevent this problem?
Avatar f tn I was reading yesterday that after the baby born the midwife will ask you if you agree to give him vitamin k . This is new for me ( FTM) ..of course if it is good for my son l will do it, just want to know if you have been through this ?
Avatar n tn Thanks for the info, I just had a physical, blood work okay except for I need more vitiman D. What does Vitiman K do?
Avatar n tn Since 2008 you haven't asked your doctor about this? Honestly, my reading suggests they are okay to take together but you were taking too much vitamin D, no? But 12 years ago? What has a doctor said in all this time? If you don't know, see one, ask.
Avatar f tn Warfarin which antagonizes vitamin K increases calcification of the arteries. Vitamin K is concerned with the formation of a protein called matrix gla protein (MGP). This protein protects against arterial calcification. It is clear that vitamin K deficiency leads to reduced formation of MGP and therefore, the onset of hypertension is promoted.
Avatar f tn Certain foods (like green, leafy vegetables) have high amounts of vitamin K and can decrease your INR. You do not have to avoid foods high in vitamin K, but it is very important to try to maintain a consistent diet every week. Alcohol use also may affect your response to warfarin. Excessive use can lead to a sharp rise in your INR. It is best to avoid alcohol while you are taking warfarin. I have been on warfarin for 6 months now for DVT, my INR should be between 2-3.
19024797 tn?1471291132 I'm taking 6,000 IU of Vitamin D daily and have read many articles on how Magnesium and Vitamin K all work together in the process of absorbing Vitamin D and visa vera...but when my doctor but me on Vitamin D he didn't mention supplementing with Magnesium or Vitamin K. Do I really need to take all three? or can I just take Vitamin D?
Avatar f tn After two hours babies hormones decrease and they begin to relax, during this period it a good time to start any procedures you choose to do. Oral Vitamin K is unlikely to upset your new little one, unlike the shot jabbed in their butt or thigh. It is also absorbed better since it is absorbed through the intestines.
Avatar n tn I dated a girl for several years, we will call her (K) She had trust issues from the getgo. Nothing that I did physically, but she definatly had a wall up. Things would be good, until she would accuse me that I was cheating. So we would be on again off again after fights. So we started to fall into this pattern I realize that I love everything about her except for the trust not being there.