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Hi, i am a vegetarian. going on 6 years now with no problems. i noticed i am bruising a lot easier now. is this a vitamin deficiency? i work graveyard
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Could be vitamin def: Vitamin deficiencies are a common cause of bruising. Possiblities include Vitamins C, D and K. Bioflavanoid deficiency and zinc deficiency can cause this too. Everyone will become deficient in D if they do not supplement in fall and winter months (I advise 5-8000 iu/day). I advise everyone to take a multivit. Many multis don't have Vit K so try separate K. See https://tinyurl.com/mzrkbx8
Answered 7/1/2015
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