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Being tested for polycythemia vera. should i stay away from foods rich in vitamin k i?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eat anything: Eating foods rich in vitamin k should not affect the production of red cells seen polycytemia vera. Vitamin k has more to do the coagulation process.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 9/3/2015

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