Vitamin K Requirement Last updated: Oct 09, 2008

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Conditions that suggest Vitamin K Requirement:
 
 
Circulation  Bruising Susceptibility
  Atherosclerosis
 A study of 600 men aged 50-70, found those with a poor vitamin K status had a significantly higher coronary calcium score, indicating an increased risk of atherosclerosis. [Family Practice News, January 1, 2002;32(l): pp. 1-2]

Skin-Hair-Nails

  Adult Acne
 
 

Risk factors for Vitamin K Requirement:
 
 
Organ Health  Consequences of Gallbladder Surgery

Symptoms - Gas-Int - General

  Having had a small bowel resection

Symptoms - Skin - Conditions

  History of adult acne
 
 

Recommendations for Vitamin K Requirement:
 
 
Vitamins  Vitamin K
 
 


KEY
Weak or unproven link
Strong or generally accepted link
Likely to help

David called his mother in Florida.
He said to his mother, "Ma, how are you doing?"
She said, "Oy, not too good. I've been very weak."
David then asked, "Why are you so weak?"
She said, "Because I haven't eaten in 38 days."
David then asked, "Ma, how come you haven't eaten in 38 days.?"
She said, "Because I didn't want my mouth to be filled with food when you called."





GLOSSARY

Atherosclerosis:  Common form of arteriosclerosis associated with the formation of atheromas which are deposits of yellow plaques containing cholesterol, lipids, and lipophages within the intima and inner media of arteries. This results in a narrowing of the arteries, which reduces the blood and oxygen flow to the heart and brain as well as to other parts of the body and can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or loss of function or gangrene of other tissues.

Calcium:  The body's most abundant mineral. Its primary function is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. Calcium is also important to heart health, nerves, muscles and skin. Calcium helps control blood acid-alkaline balance, plays a role in cell division, muscle growth and iron utilization, activates certain enzymes, and helps transport nutrients through cell membranes. Calcium also forms a cellular cement called ground substance that helps hold cells and tissues together.

Vitamin K:  Helps the blood clot when the body is injured.