Vitamin D and Vitamin K

Created February 2013

8+ Vitamin K pages have MANY STUDIES or SEVERAL STUDIES in the title

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ChatGPT Dec 2023: The bioavailability of vitamin K can be reduced by several factors:

  1. Dietary Fat Intake : Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. Low dietary fat can reduce its absorption since fat is needed to aid in its assimilation into the body.

  2. Gut Health : Disorders that affect fat absorption in the gut, such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other forms of malabsorption syndromes, can reduce the absorption of vitamin K.

  3. Antibiotics : Long-term use of antibiotics can destroy gut bacteria that synthesize vitamin K, thus reducing its levels in the body.

  4. Certain Medications : Medications like warfarin (a blood thinner) work by interfering with vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, effectively reducing its functional availability.

  5. Excessive Alcohol Consumption : Chronic alcoholism can lead to liver damage, impairing the metabolism of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin K.

  6. Bile Acid Sequestrants : These medications, used to lower cholesterol, can interfere with fat absorption, impacting the bioavailability of vitamin K.

It's important to maintain a balanced diet and consult healthcare providers before making any significant changes, especially if there are underlying health conditions or ongoing medications.

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22 associations with the category Vitamin K

Vitamin K associations with: Bone - Health28;  Cardiovascular25;  Magnesium23;  Top news16;  Omega-315;  Calcium14;  Vitamin A11;  Falls and Fractures8;  Vitamin B127;  Osteoporosis7;  Seniors7;  Boron6;  Zinc6;  Virus6;  Supplement6;  Vitamin C5;  Diabetes5;  Iron5;  Iodine4;  Cancer4;  Meta-analysis4;  Kidney4        As of Nov 2022

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