vitamin K
2 interactions related to vitamin K
Warfarin + Vitamin K
Warfarin and vitamin K have directly opposing effects on blood clotting. Warfarin works by interfering with how the liver recycles vitamin K, so changes in vitamin K intake can push warfarin's effect up or down and alter the INR.
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vitamin d + vitamin k2
Vitamin D and vitamin K2 act synergistically on calcium metabolism: vitamin D increases calcium absorption while vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein to direct calcium into bone and away from soft tissue. The main caution is for people taking warfarin.
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