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

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 5

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 6

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 7

accidently took 2,000 mcg of vitamin k2. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: My reading shows that there are no known harmful side effects from taking excessive amounts of vit K2. However since you took a.mega amount, I would like you to validate this advice with your pharmacist or the poison control center near you.

Question 8

do many people have allergic reactions to vitamin k2 ?

Accepted Answer

No.: Your body needs it and allergies do not occur.  That being heing said, you can be allergic to other ingredients in the vitamin!

Question 9

can we take vitamin k2 with magnesium at the same time? thanks?

Accepted Answer

K2 &amp; magnesium: This combination shouldn't be a problem. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 10

what is the difference between vitamin k1 vitamin k2 and vitamin k3? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Source: There is a good summary on Wikepedia. Also nlm.nih.gov has a good summary of dietary sources.

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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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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.

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Accidently took 2,000 mcg of vitamin k2. should i be concerned?

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Do many people have allergic reactions to vitamin k2 ?

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Can we take vitamin k2 with magnesium at the same time? thanks?

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What is the difference between vitamin k1 vitamin k2 and vitamin k3? thanks.

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