Tag: Bleeding issues

According to research, up to 97% of adults in Western countries may have insufficient levels of vitamin K2, a crucial but often overlooked nutrient. This fat-soluble vitamin plays a vital role in distributing calcium throughout the body, affecting far more than just blood clotting, a function primarily associated with vitamin K1. Recognizing the subtle and significant indicators of a deficiency is key to protecting long-term health.

Yes, celiac disease can cause vitamin K deficiency due to the malabsorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the damaged small intestine. In fact, studies show prolonged prothrombin time, a marker for vitamin K deficiency, in up to 25% of untreated celiac patients.