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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Orenda Healthy Coffee that contains Ganoderma, a very healthy mushroom. Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Vitamin K, Phylloquinone, MenaquinoneChemistry Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) - natural derivative from fish or plants Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone) - made by intestinal bacteria Vitamin K3 - synthetic form Metabolism Vitamin K is absorbed in the upper GI tract, and requires bile for absorption Functions cofactor in synthesis of proteins with a modified glutamic acid residue binds to calcium ions in bone causing calcification binds calcium in blood vessels, an integral part of blood clotting synthesis of osteocalcin allows calcium ions to bind, resulting in bone calcification synthesis of kidney protein that inhibits calcium oxylate stone formation synthesis of proteins C and S which promote fibrinolysis and anti-coagulation inhibits platelet aggregration Requirements no RDA established optimal daily intake - 750 mcg (dose 1-10 mg per day) long-term oral antibiotics may eliminate intestinal bacteria as a source Newborn infants tend to be deficient in vitamin K Sources turnip greens, broccoli Toxicity most toxicity is associated with IV use Interactions Dilantin interferes with vitamin K function Vitamin K may interfere with warfarin and coumadin Deficiency Obstetrics hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, especially premature infants easy bleeding in children, spontaneous nosebeeds Musculoskeletal osteoporosis Therapeutics EENT floaters Musculoskeletal osteoporosis, fractures - aids in calcification of bone rheumatoid arthritis - large doses stabilize inflammatory lysosomes chronic pain Hematology blood clotting disorders Obstetrics nausea and vomiting of pregnancy - 5 mg K with 25 mg C Urology prevention of calcium oxylate stones - synthesis of kidney protein Those with an unusual metabolic condition called Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency should avoid vitamin K. Those with G6PD deficiency experience a serious breakdown of red blood cells (called hemolysis) when exposed to certain infections or medications, including vitamin K. |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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