Question 1

would taking vitamin k2 help prevent blood clots that may occur whilst taking raloxifene for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin k is a clotting cofactor and would not prevent any kind of clotting.  In fact, people vitamin k deficiency have difficulty clotting.

Question 2

can vitamin k2 (mk7) cause blood clots? i took one dose and ever since have had chest pain/heaviness, palpitations and slight dizziness...been almost 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

: This was likely an individual allergic reaction to some material (even a  trace amount) in the product, not the vitamin K which is present in foods you eat. The natural vitamin K is a co-factor in the formation of the blood factors that allow you to clot normally. The exposure you cited is unlikely to have any effect on your clotting, or anything else. I would avoid that product in the future.

Question 3

i am currently on the birth control yaz.  my question is would the chances of blood clots increase if i were to start a vitamin k2 supplement?

Accepted Answer

Not at all : It has no link with vit K2 ,so you can take both at same time

Question 4

i took one dose of vitamin k2 (mk7) and had awful side effects (palpitations, chest pain, headache, stomach ache, etc). i was just wondering can vitamin k cause blood clots in your body?

Accepted Answer

: This was likely an individual allergic reaction to some material (even a  trace amount) in the product, not the vitamin K which is present in foods you eat. The natural vitamin K is a co-factor in the formation of the blood factors that allow you to clot normally. The exposure you cited is unlikely to have any effect on your clotting, or anything else. I would avoid that product in the future.

Question 5

is vitamin k supplement  a  blood thinner or a blood thickener?  should i take vitamin k2  supplement while i am taking vitamin d 2000iu  supplement?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K: helps blood to clot. You shouldn't need vitamin K supplementation except if your physician prescribes it.

Question 6

do any of these natural remedies improve poor blood circulation? 
l-arginine, vitamin k2, gotu kola, butchers broom, parsley, cayenne pepper, ginger root, etc. i have raynaud's syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's Syndrome: Please do what your doc says but consider a natural approach.  Neo 40 is a beet root product to help circulation and has some research suggesting usefulness in Raynaud's.  The pain may also be from neuropathy and sublingual vitamin B12 can be used to help w/that.  See your doc or a nutritionist.  Peace and good health.  Beet root better than l-arginine.

Question 7

what is the connection between taking vitamins and blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Eat Your Spinach: In general, vitamin k is associated with blood clotting. Vitamin k is a "fat loving" vitamin that carboxylates proteins important in the clotting process. Without this action of vit k, clots are unable to form. Drugs such as warfarin prevent vit k from doing its job, therefore patients on this medication tend to bleed a lot. Both the diet and bacteria in our gut provide vit k for use.

Question 8

can vitamins stop blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: I am unaware of any vitamins that are as potent as meds such as aspirin, Coumadin (warfarin) or plavix. However, there is data showing that supplements such as fish oil, vitamin e, and vitamin c have some blood thinning properties. Regardless, addressing the reason for blood clots in the legs is very important. Dealing with weight, immobility, and inflammation in the blood vessels is crucial for prevention.

Question 9

is there a connection between taking vitamin b12 and the risk of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vit b 12 is essential and safe vitamin in therapeutic doses, but excessive levels or deficiency may cause thrombosis of blood vessels and cause'clots'. In diabetics use of metaformin  may interfere  with Amino Acid homocystein metabolism and  lowers B12 level and trigger vascular thrombosis, excessive levels may thicken the blood  ( polycythemia)  and may cause clotting.

Question 10

are there vitamins that will prevent or cure blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no vitamins or natural therapeutics that will prevent or cure blood clots.  Dvt's or blood clots in the leg are a serious condition and could lead to death if improperly treated.  The only medications that help are the blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) and Lovenox (enoxaparin) (low molecular weight heparin).

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Would taking vitamin k2 help prevent blood clots that may occur whilst taking raloxifene for osteoporosis?

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Can vitamin k2 (mk7) cause blood clots? i took one dose and ever since have had chest pain/heaviness, palpitations and slight dizziness...been almost 72 hours?

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I am currently on the birth control yaz. my question is would the chances of blood clots increase if i were to start a vitamin k2 supplement?

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I took one dose of vitamin k2 (mk7) and had awful side effects (palpitations, chest pain, headache, stomach ache, etc). i was just wondering can vitamin k cause blood clots in your body?

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Is vitamin k supplement a blood thinner or a blood thickener? should i take vitamin k2 supplement while i am taking vitamin d 2000iu supplement?

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Do any of these natural remedies improve poor blood circulation? l-arginine, vitamin k2, gotu kola, butchers broom, parsley, cayenne pepper, ginger root, etc. i have raynaud's syndrome.

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What is the connection between taking vitamins and blood clots?

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Can vitamins stop blood clots in the legs?

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Is there a connection between taking vitamin b12 and the risk of blood clots?

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Are there vitamins that will prevent or cure blood clots in the legs?

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