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What Does It Mean If My Vitamin K Is Low?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, newborns who do not receive a vitamin K shot at birth are at a significantly higher risk for developing vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a potentially life-threatening condition. For both infants and adults, a low vitamin K level can signal serious health problems related to blood clotting, bone density, and other physiological processes.