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1. does vitamin K thin the blood?
Many people wonder whether taking vitamin K in the form of dietary supplements thins the blood. The vitamin K antagonists reduce the clotting factors in the liver and ensure that the blood does not clot as quickly. This can reduce the risk of developing thrombosis. Bleeding from severe injuries can also be prevented. People who take blood-thinning medications such as Marcumar should therefore consume only a small amount of foods rich in vitamin K, otherwise the blood will become unbalanced. For this reason, the INR value should always be determined.
2 The daily requirement of vitamin K
The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a daily amount of about 60-80 µg of vitamin K for adolescents 15 years and older and adults. In general, children should reach a daily amount of about 20-50 µg. Dosage and daily requirement may vary in certain life situations such as pregnancy or breastfeeding. Newborns obtain their vitamin K2 from their mother's milk. However, since this is not sufficient and does not fill the stores, infants are given additional vitamin K2 by the doctor at the first examination after birth.
3. What does vitamin K do in the human organism?
Vitamin K:
- regulates the calcium level in the blood
- prevents anticoagulation
- improves glucose tolerance
- prevents calcium deposits
- improves bone density
4. vitamin K in the form of dietary supplements
If you want to increase a vitamin K value that is too low with a dietary supplement, you should definitely pay attention to the form of the active ingredient and its origin. Vitamin K capsules are particularly suitable for increasing the vitamin K value. They are very well tolerated and are utilized by the body to a high degree. Likewise, the preparation should not contain any chemical additives such as microcrystalline cellulose. If you buy a preparation from Germany, you can be sure that the product has also been produced safely and is of high quality.
Our recommendation:
Vitamineule® Vitamin K2 Capsules
In our online store you can find our vitamin K2 capsules from Vitamineule®, which are completely free of artificial additives. Vitamineule® Vitamin K2 Capsules contain 200 µg of pure vitamin K2 MK7 per capsule. Each can contains 90 capsules. In addition to fast & free shipping, we offer a voluntary six-month return guarantee on all products.
5. conclusion: Does vitamin K thin the blood?
Vitamin K has a blood-thinning effect in the human organism. The vitamin inhibits blood clotting and can prevent diseases such as thrombosis and strokes. Vitamin K2 is found in many animal as well as plant foods. Through a healthy diet, vitamin K2 should be included in the daily diet. In case of deficiency, supplementation of vitamin K2 in the form of dietary supplements will help. Here, one can choose between vitamin K2 capsules and vitamin K2 tablets.
Further reading:
- Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia
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