A member asked:

I see good bacteria produces vit. k in body, can lots of antibiotics wipe out bacteria thus producing less vit. k? should i then eat more vit k foods?

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Less antibiotics?: Probiotics; beneficial bacteria can be killed by antibiotics and in the spirit of antibiotic stewardship limiting use of antibiotics is key for this reason and more. Dietary Vit.K; K1 is found in green vegetables like spinach and broccoli . Vit K 2 is produced by bacteria from the intestines and is less active than K1. ID consult can help reevaluate your antibiotic needs. Take care.

Answered 6/5/2016

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