❓ What are the signs of Vitamin K deficiency?

Vitamin K deficiency is relatively rare in adults but can occur in certain populations. Clinical research identifies these common signs:

• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Heavy menstrual periods
• Bleeding gums
• Slow wound healing
• Nose bleeds

People at highest risk include:

• Newborns (who receive K shots at birth)
• Those taking blood thinners
• People with malabsorption disorders
• Those on long-term antibiotics

A 2017 study showed that subclinical deficiency might be more common than previously thought, particularly affecting bone and cardiovascular health.