Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 > > HI Ishwari, > > One of the nutrients that come into play with bruising are > Bioflavanoids. They are associated with and often a component of foods > supplying Vitamin C. You can get supplements containing just > bioflavanoids of Vit. C supplements that contain added bioflavanoids. > If you take Vit. C in a 1 gram (1000mg) dose, get a supplement that > has an equal amount of bioflavanoids. As with many supplements, the > source of the nutrient in this case is usually vegan, but the other > components of the pill or capsule bear examination. It is a fairly > common nutrient so the all veg lines of vitamins will probably carry a > Bioflavanoid supplement and/or a Vit C w/bf. It is a water soluble > nutrient so it can be taken with food or without and the body > eliminates what it cannot use so there is virtually little risk of > overdose or side effect. > The Bioflavanoids help strengthen the capillary blood vessels just > under the skin tissue which, if weak often are the source of easy > bruising. > I bet there are other herbs and nutrients that can help too. try > searching via Google, or Web MD or iHerb.com or other informational > websites. > > Hope this helps, > Eric Borgstrom > eric > > On Jul 21, 2006, at 3:20 PM, ishwariom wrote: > >> For the past year it seems I bruise easily and it takes a very long >> time for it to disappear. Somebody mentioned it might have to do >> something with my vegan diet and I was wondering if anybody knew >> anything about it or if I could be guided in the right direction. >> >> Thank you for any information you could provide. >> >> Ishwari >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Vitamin C deficiency. Shenoa,N.D.PEACE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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