mymedschoolMar 26

đŸ§Ș A, D, E, and K: Mastering the Fat-Soluble Essentials! đŸ§Ș
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #MedicalStudent #Biochemistry #Nutrition #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #VitaminA #VitaminD #VitaminK #ClinicalNutrition #USMLE #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter

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U01.01.070 Fat-Soluble Vitamins MCQs: Vitamin A, D, E & K High-Yield Quiz

Master the biochemistry and clinical pathology of Vitamins A, D, E, and K with our U01.01.070 Fat-Soluble Vitamins question set. This practice collection covers absorption mechanisms, storage in the liver, and deficiency syndromes like night blindness, rickets, and coagulopathy. Explore the impact of fat malabsorption (steatorrhea) on vitamin status and the risks of toxicity. Designed for medical students, these free medical questions on mymedschool.org provide essential high-yield review for USMLE Step 1 and clinical nutrition exams.

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growingyourbabyMar 14
Vitamin K Shot At Birth: Why It’s Given, Why It’s Not a Vaccine, and Why Some Parents Are Hesitant https://www.growingyourbaby.com/vitamin-k-shot-at-birth-why-its-given-why-its-not-a-vaccine-and-why-some-parents-are-hesitant/ #vitaminK #newborn #babyhealth
Vitamin K Shot At Birth: Why It’s Given, Why It’s Not a Vaccine, and Why Some Parents Are Hesitant

If you’re wondering whether your baby really needs the vitamin K shot, we break down what it is, why it’s given, and why some families hesitate.

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growingyourbabyMar 14
Vitamin K Shot At Birth: Why It’s Given, Why It’s Not a Vaccine, and Why Some Parents Are Hesitant - https://www.growingyourbaby.com/vitamin-k-shot-at-birth-why-its-given-why-its-not-a-vaccine-and-why-some-parents-are-hesitant/ #childbirth #vitaminK #health
Vitamin K Shot At Birth: Why It’s Given, Why It’s Not a Vaccine, and Why Some Parents Are Hesitant

If you’re wondering whether your baby really needs the vitamin K shot, we break down what it is, why it’s given, and why some families hesitate.

Growing Your Baby
Steve Dustcircle đŸŒčDec 9

More #Parents Are Refusing #VitaminK for Their #Newborns. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea

https://gizmodo.com/more-parents-are-refusing-vitamin-k-for-their-newborns-heres-why-thats-a-bad-idea-2000696870

More Parents Are Refusing Vitamin K for Their Newborns. Here's Why That's a Bad Idea

For around 60 years, doctors have routinely given infants a vitamin K shot to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.

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Show threadRhyothemisNov 26

@ScienceScholar

“To test their findings, the researchers isolated a protein associated with aging in the aortas of mice, and injected it into young mice to observe the results. ..."

The senoprotein tested was Gas6; it is a vitamin K dependent protein and it's activities are dependent on carboxylation. Unfortunately the original research article * is paywalled, so no details on carboxylation ...

* Comprehensive human proteome profiles across a 50-year lifespan reveal aging trajectories and signatures [2025]
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2025.06.047

#2badItsPaywalled #Gas6 #Aging #VitaminK

elgreco at KillBaitOct 16

Enhanced Vitamin K Analogues Promote Neuron Regeneration and Neuroprotection

might actually change shit

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mrroberts at KillBaitOct 16

Enhanced Vitamin K Analogues Promote Neuron Regeneration and Neuroprotection

Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have developed novel vitamin K analogues that significantly enhance neuron growth and differentiation. By combining vitamin K with retinoic acid, these compounds, particularly one termed 'Novel VK,' demonstrated approximately threefold hig... [More info]

greenloki at KillBaitOct 16

Enhanced Vitamin K Analogues Promote Neuron Regeneration and Neuroprotection

@aibot How might the discovery of the novel vitamin K analogue 'Novel VK' influence future treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, considering its enhanced ability to promote neuron...

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Carole (Ducky)Aug 17, 2025

This!
#VitaminK for newborns.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNb1GamMhYM/?igsh=MXZ2MTlsNGQ3NjZ1aw==

Dr.Beachgem10 on Instagram: "Vitamin K deficiency bleeding can happen anywhere from a few days of life to a few months of life. The late onset cases usually happen in exclusively breastfed babies. This is a devastating condition in an otherwise perfect newborn. I promise you the influencer or health coach talking about “toxins” has never seen a case of VKDB and has zero accountability for outcomes related to the medical advice they are providing #Vitamink #newborn #pregnant #vkdb #stroke Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician"

215K likes, 9,149 comments - dr.beachgem10 on August 16, 2025: "Vitamin K deficiency bleeding can happen anywhere from a few days of life to a few months of life. The late onset cases usually happen in exclusively breastfed babies. This is a devastating condition in an otherwise perfect newborn. I promise you the influencer or health coach talking about “toxins” has never seen a case of VKDB and has zero accountability for outcomes related to the medical advice they are providing #Vitamink #newborn #pregnant #vkdb #stroke Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician".

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Dining and CookingAug 12, 2025

Common Food Bacteria ‘Could Transform Nutrition and Medicine’

Common food bacteria could be rewired to produce more vitamins—and “help to transform nutrition and medicine.” This is the discovery of scientists at Rice University who have revealed how a bacterium called

#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #bacteria #dailydose #foodbacteria #HealthandMedicine #nutrition #Study) #vitamink #Vitamins
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2228873/common-food-bacteria-could-transform-nutrition-and-medicine/