What is Vitamin K deficiency?
Vitamin K deficiency is rare since most people get adequate amounts from their diet. Additionally, bacteria in your large intestine make vitamin K.
The main groups at risk of vitamin K deficiency are newborn babies (since it’s not present in breastmilk), and people with digestive conditions like cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and short bowel syndrome.
Common vitamin K deficiency symptoms:
- Bruising
- Bloody nose
- Blood in stool
- Blood in urine
- Bone weakness
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular issues
What causes a vitamin K deficiency?
- A diet lacking in vitamin K-rich foods
- Cystic fibrosis
- Celiac disease
- Lactose intolerance
- Pancreatitis
- Short bowel syndrome
- Coumarin medications
Further reading: Harvard School of Public Health, National Library of Medicine