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Bruise Supplements?

jgerhardy
jgerhardy Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey there! I've seen some supplements supporting bruise reduction. What are your thoughts and do these work? Is there a specific vitamin for bruises (capillary healing, etc)

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  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    Get better genes and eat more iron.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    My first instinct when I hear the word "supplements" is to roll my eyes.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    If you believe there is something unnatual about how easily or how much you bruise, talk to your dr.
  • pootle1972
    pootle1972 Posts: 579 Member
    edited March 2016
    Arnica cream/gel topically can help the bruise fade quicker but I've never ingested it. (I bruise easily due to skin damage)
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    aggelikik wrote: »
    If you believe there is something unnatual about how easily or how much you bruise, talk to your dr.

    This. My mom used to bruise incredibly easily, and then she found out she had an extremely low platelet count that caused it and it nearly caused her to bleed to death.
  • jabjbab
    jabjbab Posts: 8 Member
    Pineapples have an enzyme called bromelain that may help with bruising. It's sometimes suggested to help with the bruising after cosmetic surgery in order to heal more quickly. Googling "bromelain bruise" will pull up a lot of info for you but here's one article I found, http://thedermblog.com/2008/07/29/pineapples-bromelain-for-bruises/ .
    I don't read this blog but hopefully it helps you to find more info.
  • jabjbab
    jabjbab Posts: 8 Member
    Disclaimer: bromelain works like a blood thinner so you might want to check with your doctor first.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Pine Bark. Vitamin C.
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    Vitamins D & C could help.
  • jonni82014
    jonni82014 Posts: 1,534 Member
    Arnica and Bromelain (short term). Vick's vapor rub apply on initial impact.
  • jgerhardy
    jgerhardy Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks for everyone who was helpful and unassuming. I was just curious if bruise supplements were a thing or not. I'll be sure to check out the vitamins and minerals suggested.
    And if anyone is nosey, I'm a fighter getting ready for a movie.
  • Shells918
    Shells918 Posts: 1,070 Member
    There are arnica tablets. I took them after a surgery.
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