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    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 Vitamin D advice I received after seeing my blood work.

      in Research/Science  88 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitamin D with food for better absorption and its potential role in hair loss. Some users also suggest taking vitamin D with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

      in Treatment  319 upvotes 6 months ago
      Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

      community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.

      community 19 | 4-5 months Fin & Min update

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      A user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 4-5 months with 5000 IU of vitamin D daily to treat their hair loss, resulting in impressive progress. Other users have given advice about adding Vitamin K2 to the regimen.