Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C (mixed)
For the health condition: Bruises (prevention)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is scientifically recognized for its role in collagen synthesis, a structural protein important for the integrity of blood vessels and skin. Deficiency in vitamin C leads to weakened connective tissues, capillary fragility, and increased tendency to bruise, as seen in the disease scurvy. Several observational studies and clinical reports have shown that individuals with easy bruising may have lower vitamin C levels, and supplementation can reduce bruising in these cases. A small number of interventional trials suggest that vitamin C supplementation may help decrease bruising in people with subclinical deficiency or increased vascular fragility, such as the elderly or those with certain medical conditions. However, robust, large-scale randomized controlled trials are lacking, and the evidence for vitamin C supplementation in the prevention of bruising in otherwise healthy individuals with adequate dietary intake remains limited. Still, the well-established biological mechanism and clinical experience in deficiency states provide a moderate level of scientific support (rated 3/5) for the use of vitamin C in the prevention of bruising, particularly in populations at risk for deficiency.

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