COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 185
● For those experiencing low vitamin E symptoms such as
muscle weakness, vision problems and a weakened immune
system.
Range
Units
Conventional
7.1-43.1 mg/L
Optimal / Functional
7.1-43.1 mg/L
Vitamin K
Vitamin K plays a vital role in supporting blood clotting, bone
strength, and heart health by guiding calcium to where it's
needed and preventing arterial buildup.
It also contributes to healthy cell growth, helps regulate
inflammation, supports metabolic and immune function, and may
play a role in brain and nervous system health.
When to use this test:
Testing helps determine if vitamin K levels are adequate and can
guide dietary or medical support.
While blood tests (serum or plasma) are common, direct
measurement of vitamin K is debated due to variability and
reliability concerns.
If conducting a Vitamin K test, these are the levels you should
watch for:
Range
Units
Conventional
0.2-13.3 ng/mL
Optimal / Functional
0.2-13.3 ng/L
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