Online chatter claims that vitamin D should always be taken with vitamin K2 because it directs where vitamin D goes in the body.

Parental vitamin K refusal is uncommon but rising in the US and internationally and poses a substantial neurological risk to newborns.

To protect newborns, doctors recommend a single shot of vitamin K following birth. It’s not a vaccine, simply a vitamin supplement. For the new study, researchers analyzed data from 25 prior studies ...

A new review reveals a concerning rise in parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, increasing the risk of ...

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More parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found. It’s a trend that experts worry could have deadly ...

Research suggests that taking vitamin K supplements could prevent the 'worrying' side effects associated with taking vitamin D tablets.

Fewer newborns are receiving a routine shot that helps prevent life-threatening bleeding, because their parents are opting out of it, a new study shows. The number of infants who are not getting the ...

Rising refusal rates spark concerns about brain bleed risks ...

If you have never heard of taking a vitamin K supplement or ensuring your diet includes leafy greens and dairy products to help support adequate amounts of K to maintain bone health, then you are not ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Vitamin K supplementation significantly reduced the frequency, intensity, and duration of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults. No adverse events related to vitamin K were identified. Researchers ...