BRUISING

(back to nutrition facts A to Z menu)

It’s quite normal to develop a bruise when you’ve knocked yourself on some hard object. The tissues under the skin are injured and blood collects in the area. It goes away in time until the next time you bump into something hard. However, some people bruise too easily and this may be due to a lack of nutrients in the diet, leading to malnutrition or anaemia. Heavy menstruation and smoking can be responsible also. Especially important health supplements are vitamin C and bioflavonoids, vitamin K, iron, and B Complex.   

Nutrition Facts and Diet Advice for Bruising

• Eat lots of dark green leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit.

• Buckwheat is also helpful. 

• Foods containing vitamin K are helpful, so eat cauliflower, leafy greens and alfalfa sprouts.  

• Avoid aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If bruising is frequent consult your doctor

Health Supplements

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:

(please also read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)

• 1-2 x Ultra Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids 3 x a day (Higher Nature) 

• 3 capsules of AquaSource Klamath Lake Blue Green algae (this algae is very detoxifying, so start with 2 capsules a day and increase to 3 capsules after a couple of weeks) 

• 1 x Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar) 

• 1 x Advanced Antioxidant Formula (from Solgar) 

• Check with Doctor or nutrition consultant whether extra Vitamin K is appropriate

Recommended Health Books

The following health books may be useful to read:

health book - Optimum Nutrition Bible, The
health book - Wild Blue-green Algae