Is there a vitamin or supplement that can be taken to help prevent easy bruising?

Also, does anyone know what can cause easy bruising? I think I am a fairly healthy person. I try to eat healthy and only drink alcohol occasionally. I always find large bruises that I have no idea how I've gotten them, and even when I do know how I've gotten them, they linger forever. I look like a child that's been running around outside playing and falling down all day!

Is there a vitamin or supplement that can be taken to help prevent easy bruising?
Bruising is a normal body response to trauma. It is only when bruising occurs often and from very minor (often unnoticed) trauma that a problem may exist. Refer to the capillary fragility article for more information. While easy bruising is usually not a cause for concern, people who experience this problem should consult a physician to rule out more serious conditions that may cause bruising. Medical causes of easy bruising sometimes may be diagnosed from a few blood tests conducted by a doctor. More often, however, no clear cause for easy bruising is found.





Even minor dietary deficiencies of vitamin C can lead to increased bruising. People who experience easy bruising may benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables—common dietary sources of vitamin C and flavonoids found in apples, carrots, tomatoes, etc.





Herbs that may be helpful


In traditional herbal medicine, a compress or ointment of sweet clover is applied to bruises.5 6 Enough should be applied to cover the bruise, and several applications per day may be necessary to improve healing.





Arnica is considered by some practitioners to be among the best vulnerary (wound-healing) herbs available.7 As a homeopathic remedy, arnica is often recommended as both an internal and topical means to treat minor injuries. Some healthcare practitioners recommend mixing 1 tablespoon of arnica tincture in 500 ml water, then soaking thin cloth or gauze in the liquid and applying it to the injured area for at least 15 minutes four to five times per day.





Comfrey is also widely used in traditional medicine as a topical application to help heal wounds.





Sometimes, bruising is common during menstrual cycles due to hormonal changes.
Reply:Thats often caused by lack of Vit C and bioflavinoids (variants of vit C). Zinc also helps to clear them up