Which metabolite imbalance results when gut dysbiosis limits vitamin synthesis?

💡 Explanation

Reduced gut microbiota limits vitamin K production via enzymatic pathways; failure of synthesis causes reduced hepatic carboxylation needed for clotting factors, therefore impairing blood coagulation rather than altering neuronal excitability, bone health, or stool volume.

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