Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) Disorder of the Newborn In infants, vitamin K deficiency may occur since vitamin K from the mother to the fetus passes poorly through the placenta, and newborns have no vitamin K stores and no intestinal flora that could produce it. Newborns at increased ...
The deficiency of vitamin K results in adverse side effects including internal and external hemorrhage (including newborns), weakened bones, and delayed coagulation period. However, the risk of vitamin K deficiency can be mitigated by adequate intake of vitamin K (in forms of phylloquinone, ...
vitamin K in the form of phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and menaquinone (vitamin K2) can protect cells from oxidative stress and associated side effects.
In some countries, such as the UK, the parents of all babies are offered a shot of Vitamin K for their baby soon after birth. This is because newborns are born with low levels of vitamin K, and their intestines do not yet produce enough vitamin K-producing bacteria to meet their needs....
Special note: I always recommend you follow your OBGYN’s recommendations regarding vitamin K supplementation in newborns to prevent VKDB (vitamin K deficiency bleeding/classic hemorrhagic disease of the newborn). Since vitamin K is not well-absorbed across the placenta and breast milk tends to be...
Benzyl alcohol as a preservative has been associated with toxicity in newborns. Therefore, all of the above diluents should be preservative-free (See WARNINGS). Other diluents should not be used. When dilutions are indicated, administration should be started immediately after mixture with the ...
Family Planning Commission of China has approved the fortification of vitamin K2 in milk powder prepared for children and pregnant women, which can avoid bleeding symptoms caused by incomplete development of coagulation system or vitamin K deficiency caused by dietary deficiency in children and newborns...
Jullien BMC Pediatrics 2021, 21(Suppl 1):350 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02701-4 REVIEW Vitamin K prophylaxis in newborns Sophie Jullien Open Access Abstract We looked at existing recommendations and supporting evidence on the effectiveness of vitamin K given after birth in preventing the...
Newborns have a higher chance of having vitamin K deficiency because of low transfer from the placenta and breast milk. Vitamin K is available in multivitamins, single-nutrient supplements, injections, and drops. You can also get it through various foods. Although the side effects of vitamin K ...
Newborns, 6 months: 0.2 mg (adequate intake) Infants, 7 months to 1 year: 0.3 mg (adequate intake) Children, 1 to 3 years: 0.5 mg (RDA) Children, 4 to 8 years: 0.6 mg (RDA) Children, 9 to 13 years: 0.9 mg (RDA) Men, 14 to 18 years: 1.2 mg (RDA) Women, 14 to 18 yea...