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Can Vitamin K2 Supplements Be Taken For Atrial Fibrillation?
Hi, my name is Ken and I am 63 years old. I have A Fib and take warfarin everyday. I take several kinds of supplements including calcium, zinc and magnesium. I was recently told that I need to take a vitamin called K2. Can I please get ur opinion on this. Thanks. Ken J.
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Hi,
It is not safe to take vitamin K2 supplements while on warfarin. Vitamin K2 supplements and other forms of vitamin K can interfere with blood-thinning medications like warfarin by reducing their anticlotting effects hence it is not advisable to take them together.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is not safe to take vitamin K2 supplements while on warfarin. Vitamin K2 supplements and other forms of vitamin K can interfere with blood-thinning medications like warfarin by reducing their anticlotting effects hence it is not advisable to take them together.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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