Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C
For the health condition: Bruises (healing)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Vitamin C plays a critical role in the synthesis of collagen, which is an essential protein for healthy skin and blood vessels. Bruising occurs when small blood vessels (capillaries) break under the skin, and the ability to repair these vessels efficiently is dependent on adequate collagen production. Scientific studies have demonstrated that vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) is associated with increased bruising, and that supplementation can reverse this symptom. Furthermore, some clinical observations and small studies suggest that individuals with easy bruising who have low or marginal vitamin C intake may benefit from supplementation, experiencing a reduction in frequency and severity of bruising.
However, there is limited high-quality research specifically on vitamin C supplementation for bruising in people who are not deficient. Most evidence comes from case reports, observational studies, and the well-established understanding of vitamin C's role in blood vessel integrity. A few small trials and reviews suggest that vitamin C can be considered as an adjunct for people with unexplained or excessive bruising, particularly if dietary intake is suboptimal. Overall, the use of vitamin C for supporting bruise healing has a strong physiological basis and is justified in cases of deficiency, but direct evidence for its effectiveness in the general population is moderate.
Other ingredients used for Bruises (healing)
allspicebasil
beta caryophyllene
betel
bilberry
bisabolol
black cumin
black pepper
black walnut
blackberry
bromelain
burdock
bасора
cabbage leaf
chamomile
chymotrypsin
cissus quadrangularis
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus oil
clove
turmeric
curcumin
dog rose
endo-peptidase
ginger
gooseberry
gotu kola
onion
hesperidin
horse chestnut
horseradish
horsetail
Japanese sophora
lemon
moringa
mustard seed
spruce
orange
papain
parsley
pine bark
pineapple
plantain
protease
protein
quercetin
raspberry
rhizome
rosemary
rutin
sage
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
trypsin
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
seaweed
water
zinc
squawvine
chickweed
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
papaya
shen-chu
capsicum
mugwort
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
punarnava
commiphora
paederia foetida
blackboard tree
lilac
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
peony
lingusticum wallichii
boxthorne
goldenrod
yarrow
buckthorn
lemongrass
myrrh
silk tree
solomon's seal
siler root
amber
fern
morinda
tartarian aster
zanthoxylum
birch
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
guelder rose
fulvic acid
eucalyptus
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
aster root
gentiana macrophylla
cleavers
wood betony
paw paw
white oak
abies spectabilis
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
arnica
clematis
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Aralia
Avens
akebia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Aquilegia viridiflora
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Alchemilla
Ajuga
Aucubin
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Anemone
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Aescin
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Actaea spicata
Asteracea
anthocyanosides
Ananain
Argan nut oil
Abuta
Alkanna
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Betony
Bermuda Grass
Brassaiopsis glomerulata
Babchi
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black spruce
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Bleeding Heart
Broussonetia
Bulnesia sarmientoi
Blubber oil
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
Bael
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Bindweed
berry
Bogbean
Bulbous Buttercup
Black Poplar
Banyan
Black willow
Bletilla
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Barbary matrimony vine
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bush Monkey Flower
Borassus aethiopum
Borage
Black root
banana
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Calochortus
Centaury
Comfrey
Coconut
Centella triterpenes
Candleberry
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Calendula
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
California Redbud
Calotropis gigantea
Campsis tagliabuana
Chervil
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cnidium
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Cymbidium goeringii
Cornflower
Chinese Raisintree
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
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Cynoglossum grande
Curcumen
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
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Curcuma
cypress
Chinese Thoroughwax
Carlina
Cirsium oligophyllum
Cedrus libani
Cosmos
Corydalis
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Costus
Cocklebur
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Copaiba Oil
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Calyptridium umbellatum
Chrysophanics
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dicentra formosa
Dense Fruit Dittany
Deer Root
Dodecatheon hendersonii
Drynaria
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
David's Milkberry
Dwarf Nettle
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Davilla rugosa
Deerbrush
Dichrostachys glomerata
Dipsacus
Dyer's Broom
European Elder
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Egg
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Elk antler
Emu Oil
Elaeagnus glabra
Enzyme Blend
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Elkweed
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Escin
Flueggea suffruticosa
Figwort
Flavonoids
Fomes fomentarius
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus religiosa
Formosan Sweet-Gum
Ficus simplicissima
Flemingia philippinensis
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Fibrinase
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fibroblast growth factor
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Genipap
Gnaphalium
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Genipa americana
Golden Eye-grass
Giant Blazingstar
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Glechoma hederacea
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Guazuma ulmifolia
Heartsease
Little ironweed
Mustard
Mallow
Oak
Potato
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by vitamin C
AbrasionsAbscesses
Acne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Addictions (general remedies for)
Addison's Disease
Adrenal Fatigue
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Allergies (food)
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
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Anxiety
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Athletic and Exercise Aids
Autism
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Bell's Palsy
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
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Blood Poisoning
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Bruises (healing)
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Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Capillary Weakness
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
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Cervical Dysplasia
Chemical Poisoning
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chicken Pox
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
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Colon (atonic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
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Conjunctivitis
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Debility
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Environmental Pollution
Epstein Barr Virus
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Fatigue
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Hair Care (general)
Heart (weakness)
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Metabolic Syndrome
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PMS (general)
PMS Type C
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Pneumonia
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Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
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Radiation Sickness
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Surgery (healing from)
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Teeth (loose)
Tendonitis
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Tickle in Throat
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Toxemia
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Tuberculosis
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Uric Acid Retention
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins
Warts
Wounds and Sores
Wrinkles
Products containing vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Cortisol Formula (Nature's Cortisol Formula)
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Detox Basics (Best used by 7/31/25)
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Grapine With Protectors (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Hepatic System
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Liquid Vitamin D3 & K2
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Marine Collagen
Nature's Sunshine Marine Glo Collagen
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Milk Thistle Combination
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Nervous System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Nutri-Calm
Nature's Sunshine Nutri-Calm
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vari-Gone
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C (1000 mg, Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C (1000 mg, Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
