Endocrinologist with 24 years of experience describes real cases from practice
Girls of all ages! Please stop taking vitamin K together with vitamin D3! For some reason, this has become a very popular recommendation.
In just one day, two young women came to me, for whom the intake of this vitamin created huge problems with blood vessels.
One - a 23-year-old Muscovite - provoked deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, and the other developed thrombophlebitis.
Of course, they had a predisposition, but the situation was aggravated by the thoughtless intake of vitamin K.
What does the thoughtless intake of vitamin K lead to
Vitamin K produced in our own body, and its total deficiency can occur only with complete resection (removal) of the large intestine. That is, this is an unlikely event.
Nature has taken great care to ensure that we are not left without this substance, since with a lack of it, a person could die from bleeding in any injury, even with a cut of a finger.
A very large number of people have a predisposition to varicose veins, increased blood clotting, and even
a slight excess of vitamin K can lead to global problems.Plus, many drugs that we take can help increase the activity of the blood coagulation system.
Does this mean that vitamin K is indicated for men?
No. Everyone is about the same, just women develop varicose veins a little more often.
In general, can you drink vitamin K?
Of course, if the doctor is convinced that you do not have certain problems. Well, for example, in addition to the clinical study, I conducted a genetic examination.
But this is rarely done - it is expensive, plus not all doctors know how to use these tools.
Remember - the vitamin K that is produced in the body is more than enough for the average person. It is such a vital substance that it is difficult to imagine a situation where it will completely end.
And a little about dietary supplements in general
If it seems to you that taking dietary supplements is like drinking water, then this is not so.
Some dietary supplements have come to be equated with hormonal or potent drugs, although they are not drugs.
The internet is full of information, and you may feel like you already know enough to prescribe treatment for yourself. But this is an illusion that can cost you your health.
Take care of yourself!
Your Doctor Pavlova
PS Friends, I have more questions about vitamin K - I will write a separate post.
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