Specialist from Medipol Sefaköy University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cuma Emiroğlu said, “Vitamin K deficiency may develop in the body due to reasons such as taking blood thinners, wrong and unbalanced diet, liver and biliary tract diseases, bowel operations, chronic diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis that disrupt the intestinal flora, and excessive use of antibiotics. In its deficiency, easy bruising on the skin, black-colored stools or bloody stools, red spots under the nails, bleeding in the mouth, gingival and nasal mucosa may develop. Umbilical cord bleeding can be seen in babies.” said.
Emphasizing that it is necessary to determine the cause of the deficiency and to supplement with vitamins, Emiroğlu said, “The daily requirement is generally 1 mcg of vitamin K per kilo. Roughly 25 mcg/day for under 65s and 25 mcg/day for adults over 85 years old. In its treatment, first of all, the cause should be evaluated and then support should be given with drugs containing vitamin K. The deficiency is corrected by oral or injection therapy.
PROTECTS FROM HEART ATTACK AND PARLIAMENT
Talking about the strengthening effect of vitamin K, which protects skin health, on memory-related cognitive functions in later ages, Uzm. Dr. Cuma Emiroğlu emphasized that vitamin K is also important for the prevention of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke and cerebral hemorrhage due to its preventive effect on vascular mineralization.
VITAMIN K STORE NUTRIENTS
Referring to foods containing vitamin K, Emiroğlu informed that there is vitamin K in green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, peas, green beans, lettuce, cabbage, asparagus, as well as red foods such as tomatoes and turnips.
Referring to the foods to be consumed in addition to these, Emiroğlu said, “There is sufficient amount of vitamin K in fermented foods and oilseeds, in animal foods such as soy and mexican beans, green tea, wheat oats, milk and dairy products, meat, eggs and offal.” gave advice.
Noting that vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient that can be stored in the body, Emiroğlu shared the following;
“In addition to preventing excessive bleeding by coagulating the blood, it is necessary for the production of prothrombin, which is responsible for bone metabolism. There are 1 types, K2 and K2. K1 called phylloquinone is usually found in plant foods, and K2 called menaquinone is found in animal foods and fermented foods. The K1 we ingest with food is converted to K2 by intestinal bacteria.”
Emiroğlu said, “Vitamin K, whose importance is not known enough among the public, is primarily responsible for blood, heart and bone health. Bruising and bleeding in the body for no reason is the most important symptom of vitamin K deficiency.
Stating that in the case of vitamin K deficiency, bleeding, coagulation disorders and disorders in the functions of many organs may occur depending on these problems, Dr. Dr. Cuma Emiroğlu gave the following information in his written statement:
“Blood clotting time is prolonged in vitamin K deficiency. While there is no cut or wound on the body, causeless and excessive bleeding and bruising can be seen in its deficiency. Vitamin K, which affects many organs of the body due to bleeding and coagulation disorders, is found in green foods such as spinach and chard, and red foods such as tomatoes and turnips, fermented and animal foods, and oilseeds.
EXTRA BONE PAIN, CAUSE OF Irregular Menstruation
Emiroğlu, who warns that excess vitamin K taken without consulting a doctor and without a blood test will cause negative results, said, "Since vomiting, dryness of the skin, high calcium levels, bone pains, enlarged lymph nodes, amenorrhea, and cognitive functions such as irritability and restlessness can be observed, it should not be used without a doctor's advice. ” made evaluations.
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