Bruises (prevention)
Synopsis of Bruises (prevention)
Bruise prevention focuses on reducing the likelihood of capillary damage and enhancing vascular strength, especially in individuals prone to easy bruising due to thin skin, aging, medications, or underlying health conditions. Bruises occur when small blood vessels rupture, allowing blood to seep into surrounding tissues, resulting in discoloration, tenderness, and swelling.
Prevention strategies emphasize strengthening connective tissues, improving blood vessel integrity, and managing risk factors like nutrient deficiencies, medication side effects, or clotting disorders. Lifestyle modifications and supplementation can significantly reduce bruise frequency and severity.
Types (Who May Need Prevention):
-
Aging individuals: Thinner skin and weaker vessels.
-
People on blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin): Increased bleeding risk.
-
Athletes: At risk from repetitive impacts.
-
Individuals with vascular fragility: Genetic or acquired conditions.
-
People with nutrient deficiencies: Vitamin C, K, or bioflavonoid deficiencies.
Common Causes (Risk Factors):
-
Aging: Thinning skin and weakened blood vessels.
-
Blood-thinning medications: Aspirin, anticoagulants, NSAIDs.
-
Nutrient deficiencies: Lack of vitamin C, vitamin K, zinc, or bioflavonoids weakens capillaries.
-
Medical conditions: Clotting disorders, liver disease, or vascular fragility syndromes.
-
Steroid use (oral or topical): Thins the skin, making bruises more likely.
-
Intense physical activity: Contact sports, weightlifting, or manual labor.
More Severe Causes (Complications Without Prevention):
-
Frequent large bruises: May indicate systemic conditions.
-
Hematomas: Severe blood pooling under the skin.
-
Prolonged healing times: Poor nutrient status slows recovery.
-
Capillary rupture complications: Increases risk of infections or ulcerations in fragile skin.
When to See a Doctor or Specialist (Hematologist, Dermatologist):
-
Frequent, unexplained bruising, especially without trauma.
-
Large, painful bruises or bruising with other bleeding symptoms (gums, nosebleeds).
-
New bruising after starting medications (e.g., anticoagulants).
-
Family history of bleeding disorders or vascular issues.
Natural remedies for Bruises (prevention)
Vitamin C: Essential for collagen production and capillary wall strength. Include citrus, berries, leafy greens, or supplement regularly.
Bioflavonoids (Rutin, Quercetin): Enhance vitamin C absorption, reduce capillary fragility, and strengthen vessel walls. Supplement or consume foods like citrus, buckwheat, and onions.
Vitamin K: Supports blood clotting and vascular health. Include leafy greens or supplement if deficient.
Zinc: Essential for tissue repair and wound healing. Include in diet or supplements.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (DHA, EPA): Reduce systemic inflammation, support vascular integrity. Include fish oil or fatty fish.
Collagen Peptides: Support skin elasticity and connective tissue strength. Supplement daily for skin and vessel health.
Magnesium: Supports circulatory health and reduces inflammation. Supplement with magnesium glycinate or citrate.
Selenium: Antioxidant that protects vessel integrity and reduces oxidative stress. Include in diet or supplements.
Curcumin (Turmeric): Anti-inflammatory, supports vascular health and reduces oxidative damage. Take with black pepper for better absorption.
Protective Measures (Padding, Cautious Activity): Reduce physical trauma by wearing protective gear or modifying activities. Use especially during sports or manual labor.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Bruises (prevention)
alpha lipoic acid
apple
basil
bilberry
black pepper
boron
bovine collagen
bovine gelatin
cabbage leaf
carrot
chymotrypsin
citrus bioflavonoids
collagen
collagen peptides
curcumin
d-sorbitol
endo-peptidase
magnesium
nattozimes
omega-3 fatty acids
pineapple
plum fruit
quercetin
rutin
selenium
serrazimes (proprietary)
silicon
vitamin C
vitamin K
water
zinc
shen-chu
amber
trace minerals
clematis
Alcohol
Ash
Aralia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Abies alba
Aquilegia viridiflora
Anthraquinone
Amylase
Agrimony
Amino Acid Chelate
Arnica
Aminopeptidase
Achyranthes
Antirrhinin
Ajuga
Almond Oil
Arisaema cum bile
Adrenergic amines
Akebia (unspecified)
Allium (unspecified)
Abrotanum
Anacard Or
Acerola
Aresaema (unspecified)
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
anthocyanosides
Amylase (mixed amylase)
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Allium tuberosum
Adsorbant
Bovine Collagen
Boar (unspecified)
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Bulking Agent
Boston Ivy
Bai Ji
Blackthorn
Bleeding Heart
Bishop's Weed
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
Bovine (unspecified)
Blend (Vitamin)
Brine
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Buckhorn Plantain
berry
Bogbean
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Blend (Dietary substance used by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake)
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Bioflavonoids
Balsam of Peru
Berries (unspecified)
Black Walnut
bilberry
Bovine (unspecified)
Black Mustard
Brown's Larkspur
Cetyl myristate
Carotenoid
Curcuma aromatica
Clivers
Calcium
Carrot fiber
Coating
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Carrot
Condonopsis
California Peony
Corktree
Cherokee Rosehip
Cosmos
Cynanchum (unspecified)
Collinsonia
Cetyl oleate
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Calcium sulfide
Digestion resistant Maltodextrin
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
Dwarf Bilberry
Enzyme (unspecified)
Excipients
Esterase
Echium plantagineum
Endopeptidase
Eustephia
Elaeagnus glabra
Elecampine
Elephant's Head
Elastase
Fruit (unspecified)
Flavonoids
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ferric oxide
Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Flemingia philippinensis
Field Maple
Fruit acid (unspecified)
Flavor/Color (Natural & Artificial)
Flavanoid (mixture)
Glucose Oxidase
Glycine-alanyl-l-valine
Grapeseed Oil
Grain (unspecified)
Glycine-alanyl-l-lysine
Glycine-alanyl-l-methionine
Glycerol-silica
Graphite
Horn
Humboldt Lily
Hedracoside
Hazelnut
Homalomena occulta
Iron
Isobutylamides
Japanese Kadsura
Japanese Teasel
Japanese camphor
Jungli-bean
Jessica's Sticktight
Keratin Peptides
Ligustrazin
Lignite
Leucoanthocyanins
Mustard
Magnesium ascorbate
Malt (Barley)
Magnesium ascorbate
Magnesium borate
maritime Pine
Magnetitum
Methylated silica
Mycozyme
Maple (unspecified)
Oil (unspecified)
Ocotillo
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oxytropis falcate
Poria Mushrooms
Purple willow
Phyllanthus (unspecified)
proline rich peptides
Proteolytic enzyme (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Piperoylpiperidine
Proprietary Blend (Vitamin)
Phenolic Acid
Pussy Ears
Pyrogenium
Panax Pseudoginseng
Phlebodium decumanum
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Phenolics (unspecified)
Phosphate ascorbate
Peptidohydrolase
Protein
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Polypodium vulgare
Panax Notoginseng
polyphenols (various)
Parsley
Pedra hume
Phosphorus
Phenolic (unspecified)
Peat
Prolase
Rhapontic rubarb
Rose Hip
Softgel/ Soft gel
Schizonepeta
Siler
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Scleranthus annus
Sichuan Teasel
Safflower
Sarivan
Sodium Casein Proteinate-starch
Silk Tree
Spatholobus (unspecified)
Silicate
Serratiopeptidase
Silica cellulose
silica
Sweet Clover
Tissue (unspecified)
Trumpet Vine
Tillandsia (unspecified)
Taxillus chinensis
Tristearate
Tannin
Tallow
Tundra mountaincrown
Tetrahydropalmatine
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin K (menadione)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin K mixed)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin K
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin C (mixed)
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
Vitamin K (Mixed)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin K (unspecified)
Vegetable Fiber (unspecified)
Vodka
White Pine
Wool
Zucchini
