Why is Vitamin K Given in Liver Disease?
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According to the National Institutes of Health, vitamin K is an essential fat-soluble vitamin vital for normal coagulation. This is why vitamin K is given in liver disease, particularly in specific conditions like cholestasis, where bile production is impaired, hindering vitamin absorption. While once standard practice for generalized liver damage, its routine use is now more nuanced, focusing on cases with confirmed deficiency or risk factors for malabsorption.
