Nancy
Well-known member
In doing some searching on hidden sources of Vitamin K, and also because I am one of those people who read labels a lot, I have some question regarding cosmetics which contain Vitamin K.
1.) Many creams used to reduce spider veins, broken capillaries, bruises and stretch marks contain a large amount of Vitamin K, as do creams to lighten up under eye dark circles. Can the use of these alter the INR?
2.) Vitamin K is shown as: Phylloquinone, menaquinone, and menadione in some product lists. Would they all be of equal concern in a product's ingredients list?
3.) Does Hydroquinone in skin bleaching compounds cause a problem for those taking Coumadin?
4.) The FDA shows the ocurrence of Vitamin K in the following: Higher plants, green and blue algae, liver, cheese, bacteria.
Can we draw the conclusion that products containing these items have to be assessed carefully?
Thanks Al.
1.) Many creams used to reduce spider veins, broken capillaries, bruises and stretch marks contain a large amount of Vitamin K, as do creams to lighten up under eye dark circles. Can the use of these alter the INR?
2.) Vitamin K is shown as: Phylloquinone, menaquinone, and menadione in some product lists. Would they all be of equal concern in a product's ingredients list?
3.) Does Hydroquinone in skin bleaching compounds cause a problem for those taking Coumadin?
4.) The FDA shows the ocurrence of Vitamin K in the following: Higher plants, green and blue algae, liver, cheese, bacteria.
Can we draw the conclusion that products containing these items have to be assessed carefully?
Thanks Al.
