Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Example if I have a scab from a blemish and I do a scrub with washcloth the blemish seems to bleed longer than ore paleo. Could it be that I am missing something or overdoing something? Vitamin or mineral? I only take d3 when I can't get outside and walk and have only taken co q 10 a handful of times

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JayJay · Answer 1 · 2011-10-20 14:53:29Z UTC

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K is associated clotting factors....

answered Oct 20 2011 at 14:53

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Then again too much clotting isn't a good thing either. Bleeding freely for a period is one way the body cleanses itself after an injury. So I guess it depends if what you really got going on is excessive. – JayJay Oct 20 2011 at 15:02

Typically it would take a dab or two to dry a small spot now two to three times longer. Of course that isn't alot of blood but something I wanted to keep an eye on should I have surgery or large gash so I could advise anyone. – paleoprimal Oct 20 2011 at 15:49

Simibee · Answer 2 · 2011-10-20 15:34:49Z UTC

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Even if you're not supplementing them, dietary omega 3 fats thin the blood and inhibit clotting.

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answered Oct 20 2011 at 14:58

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Agreed, do you take fish oil? If so it may be time to cut back if your bleeding is excessive. – Rockgrrl Oct 20 2011 at 15:24

A at Grain Free Diet · Answer 3 · 2011-10-20 15:28:52Z UTC

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Are you supplementing Vitamin E? Vitamin E is a blood thinner. Too much would cause a similar problem.

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Theresa sometimes takes D3, and rarely COQ10. – Simibee Oct 20 2011 at 15:34

August · Answer 4 · 2011-10-20 15:34:55Z UTC

If you choose to supplement with K, make sure it is K2 and is in a high enough dose. A high enough dose is likely 1mg or so. A lot of the products are in micrograms and/or are K1, which just isn't the same. I take 5mg, but I think it would likely be better to take lower doses spread throughout the day, since it is only active for about 4hrs or so. There doesn't seem to be a downside, except if you give blood- the process will be slower.

Does anyone bleed freer?

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