Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin K (Mixed)
For the health condition: Bruises (prevention)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin K is essential for normal blood clotting, as it acts as a cofactor for the synthesis of several clotting factors in the liver. Theoretically, Vitamin K deficiency can increase the risk of bleeding and easy bruising. In clinical practice, Vitamin K is used to treat or prevent bleeding in patients with deficiency due to malnutrition, malabsorption, liver disease, or use of vitamin K antagonists (such as warfarin). This includes reducing the risk of bruising in these populations. However, for the general population without such deficiencies, there is limited direct scientific evidence supporting the use of Vitamin K supplementation (oral or topical) specifically for the prevention or treatment of bruises. Some small studies have evaluated topical Vitamin K for reducing bruising after cosmetic procedures, with mixed results and generally modest benefits. There is not robust, high-quality evidence from large randomized controlled trials to support routine use of Vitamin K supplements or creams for bruise prevention in healthy individuals. Thus, while there is a clear scientific rationale for Vitamin K's role in preventing bruising in cases of deficiency, evidence for its benefit in otherwise healthy people is limited and more research is needed.

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