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    GlossaryVitamin K

    fat-soluble vitamin crucial for blood clotting and bone health

    Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and bone health. It exists in two main forms: phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables, and menaquinone (Vitamin K2), produced by gut bacteria and found in fermented foods and animal products.

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      community Atherosclerosis as cause of balding and treatment

      in Treatment  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  449 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.