Individuals who are taking the anticoagulant warfarin to prevent formation of blood clots should limit their intake of foods high in vitamin
a. A.
b. K.
c. B12.
d. D.
B
Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist and prevents activation of the storage form of vitamin K. High intakes of vitamin K reduce the efficacy of the drug. Vitamins A, B12, and D do not affect the action of warfarin.
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