I also bruise very easily and the bruise stays forever. i am always bumping into things. Everyone thinks I am a clutz. It must be part of it. I used to heal slowly from any wounds, but that seems to be a bit better. The bruising however is not better. I do not notice thin skin. I agree with someone about the essential fatty acids. that should help. does anyone have very brittle fingernails? mine are terrible. I take so much, I can't understand what I am still lacking. Leslie