Take a multivitamin. Multivitamins are great because they give you your recommended daily dose of many nutrients. Ask your doctor if taking a daily multivitamin would be good for you.
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Some multivitamins might
not contain vitamin K, so check the label before you buy.
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There are multivitamins
available for specific groups, such as children, pregnant women, and senior
citizens.
Take a vitamin K supplement. You can also find vitamin K on its own. Look for vitamin K supplements at your local natural food store, health center, or pharmacy. Always talk to your doctor before taking a new supplement.
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If you don’t see vitamin K
at your local store, you can order the supplements online.
Get a
vitamin K shot if needed. For people with a severe vitamin k deficiency, doctors may
prescribe a vitamin K shot. This is a way to get plenty of vitamin K without
having to rely on the digestive system to process it.
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If you’re concerned that
you won’t be able to get vitamin K any other way, a shot may be your best bet.
Determine how much vitamin K you need. Most people’s bodies actually manufacture plenty of vitamin K. If you regularly eat a balanced diet and you don’t have any gastrointestinal ailments, you’re probably getting enough vitamin K. Some signs that you have a deficiency can be:
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Easy bruising
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Excessive menstrual
bleeding for women
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Blood in the urine
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Osteoporosis
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People most at risk for
vitamin K deficiency are people with chronic malnutrition, alcohol dependency,
and people whose bodies have a problem with the regular absorption of vitamins.
Limit
vitamin K-rich foods if necessary. Some people actually need to limit the amount of
vitamin K they consume. If you are taking prescription anticoagulants, which
are meant to interfere with the role of vitamin K, you’ll need to keep your
dietary intake of vitamin K purposefully low and consistent day to day.
If you’re on
prescription anticoagulants, don't take vitamin K supplements.
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