Why Does Long Term Use of Antibiotics Increase the Risk

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why does long term use of antibiotics increase the risk of vitamin K deficiency?

• A)Antibiotics interfere with absorption of the vitamin.
• B)Antibiotics prevent vitamin K from functioning properly.
• C)Antibiotics change the bacterial flora in the gut,decreasing vitamin K production.
• D)Antibiotics enhance the absorption of other vitamins which compete with vitamin K for absorption.

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