Nails are daily stressed as they are in contact with external environment. Some factors can impact nail health and appearance. Supplements are solutions to maintain healthy nails.
In the beauty from within market, after hair and skin, the last important topic is about nails.
20% of the global population is affected by fingernails fragility and especially women over 50 years.
Nail fragility can be characterized by:
- Split
- Brittle
- Crumble
- Softness
- Elasticity loss
- Infection
Causes for these inconveniences have different origins. Too much moisture is one of the major factors impacting nail health. Indeed, when nails get wet, they swell. When they dry, they shrink. Most of the time people, working in a moisty environment, are using harsh soaps and detergent. This impact strongly nails health making them soft and easy to peel. To limit the effect of moisture on nails, it is recommended to wear gloves.
Another factor impacting nails is the aging process. Age makes nails dry out and grow more slowly. Fingernails get thinner while toenails most of the time get harder and thicker.
Long term use of medication can also impact nails, making them thin, brittle, and slower to grow.
Having un unhealthy diet could also induce some issues on nails due to nutrients deficiencies.
Dietary supplements are the solution to get beautiful nails
Some nutrients are well known to support and contributes to nails health.
Biotin, also vitamin B7 or B8, is involve in the cell growth. Biotin is also a cofactor in the metabolism of amino acids, which build proteins.
Biotin is most concentrated in organ meats such as liver, but can also be found in egg yolk, dairy products, yeast, salmon, avocado, sweet potato, nuts, seeds and even cauliflower.
Biotin may help strengthen your brittle fingernails.
Some others B vitamins are important for nails. Among them vitamin B12 is key for the development of red blood cells, important to maintain the normal pigmentation of nails.
Vitamin B9, especially folate, are important for nails health. Indeed, a folate deficiency can induce a pigment change and make nails brittle and rigid.
Proteins are important for nails, as they are made from keratin, a fibrous structural protein. These proteins reinforce the strength and resilience for nails. Eating not enough protein may cause weaker nails.
Zinc is a trace mineral, important for nails. Zinc is important to avoid brittleness of nails. Zinc deficiency may make nails brittle, thin, easily breakable, may split, and forming layers.
Maintaining healthy nails is important, having a healthy diet and lifestyle may prevent any nails disorders. Dietary supplements are also solutions and alternatives to support nails health.
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