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Why does being on an antibotic for a long period of time cause a vitamin k defficency?
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∙ 15y ago
An important source of vitamin k comes from bacteria in the gut which synthesise it. Long term antibiotic use kills the bacteria and leads to deficiencies
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∙ 15y ago
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Do oranges lose or gain vitamin C after being picked?
Scientific studies show that oranges tend to gain vitamin C after they are picked. After being picked oranges ripen quicker. This is the point at which the fruit builds its vitamin C content.
Does being on your period make you loose?
Being on your period does not make you loose.
What type of vitamin or herb will help with being tired all the time?
Vitamin B Complex will help, but you must take it consistently every day.
What is vit -c better known as?
Vitamin D is also known as Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).It is a fat soluble vitamin that helps body to absorb calcium. It is also known as sunshine vitamin because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine.
What are the two nutrients that can be absorbed without being digested?
Vitamin D (a vitamin truly crucial to mood and sleep stability) can be gotten by direct exposure to sunlight. I do not know of another vitamin that is obtained by non-food means.
Is an enzyme a vitamin or mineral?
Neither. Enzymes are proteins, with vitamins being coenzimes (organic) and minerals being inorganic substances,
Do you have to fast before vitamin d test?
Vitamin D tests require four hours of fasting before the test can be conducted. It is also necessary to refrain from taking any vitamin D supplements or being exposed to the sun.
What is nutritional mutation?
A mutation which results in the organism being unable to produce an essential vitamin or amino acid. An example would be how humans cannot produce vitamin C.
How long can you have your period while being pregnant?
When pregnant, you do not get your period
Can you have a miscarriage while being on your period?
No because if you are on your period you are not pregnant.
Lack of vitamin b?
Beriberi is caused by a lack of vitamin B1, pellagra by a lack of vitamin B3, while pernicious anemia is due to a lack of vitamin B12. A lack of Vitamin B is simply called a Vitamin B Deficiency.
People say I won't get my period in 4 years because I am to sporty and short is it true?
Being sporty does not affect your period etc, and neither does being short. It is normal to get your first period between ages 9-16, so height does not affect your period, and being sporty does not affect your period.
