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Nail Health
Many of the nail problems we have are caused by a deficiency in our diet. Check out this set of most common nail problems along with what they reflect about your diet.
Dry and brittle nails (including peeling at the nail tips, easy breaking and inability to grow the nails) out
are caused by lack of the vitamins A and B12 and calcium
Hang nails are caused by lack of proteins, folic acid and vitamin C intake.
White bands in the nails are caused by protein deficiency
White spots on the nails could be the result of insufficient zinc
Cuts and cracks in the nails could mean there you are consuming an inadequate amount of liquids.
Red skin around the cuticles can be caused by poor absorption of essential fatty acids.
Dark or pale nails could be a sign of anemia or iron deficiency.
Improve the health of your nails
Eating well can significantly improve the health of your nails. Read our tips to see how you can get healthier nails!
Eat a balanced healthy diet packed with fruit and raw vegetables to ensure that you get enough vitamins and minerals. Also, eat food rich in sulphur and silicon, such as fish, broccoli and onions and food rich in biotin like soy, cauliflower and eggs.
Get a good intake a high quaility proteins to avoid hang nails and white bands.
Drink plenty of water and carrot juice which is high in phosphorous and will make your nails stronger.
Supplement your diet with royal jelly or kelp that are high in silica, zinc and some B vitamins
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