Micronutrition · Textbook of Nutrient Therapy
Vitamin K Deficiency
Assess whether you present clinical signs of vitamin K deficiency.
Vitamin K exists in two main forms: K1 (phylloquinone), found in green vegetables, ensures blood coagulation; K2 (menaquinone), produced by intestinal flora and present in fermented foods, directs calcium toward bones and away from arteries. A vitamin K deficit results in coagulation disorders (bleeding, bruising) and bone fragility that can lead to osteoporosis.
Points forts
- + Rapid identification of clinical signs
- + Simple self-assessment test
- + Evaluation of hemorrhagic risk and bone fragility
Limites
- - Does not replace blood testing
- - Some signs may have other causes
- - Limited sensitivity for subclinical deficiencies
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