What needs your Nails?

As considering whole body we care all about it, but sometimes we neglect to take care of our nails. Our nails are as important as everything else in the body. Thus we have to keep them healthy. What you say?

Coming up with nutrients needed for healthy nails and some deficiency of vitamins and minerals leads to what type of nail problems.

Connection between nails & nutritional deficiencies are: 

Brittle.weak & dry nails – calcium , Vitamin A

Breaking & cracked nails – Protein , Iron

White spots in nails – Zinc , Iron

White lines in nails – Zinc , Protein

Red-Brown spots in nails – Protein, Vitamin C , Folic acid

Curved dark nails – Vitamin B12

Healthy nails are pinkish in color.

Keep your nails healthy from outside . Read it here.

Nutrient source :

• Milk and dairy products are good source of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc which keeps nails strong.
• Lean meat, fish , chicken and eggs are full of protein, Vitamin B12, iron, zinc and folic acid.
• For Vegetarians legumes – lentils, beans etc. are high in protein & fiber with zinc, iron, folic acid which helps to protect nails from cracking.
• Green leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, broccoli, etc. are good source of calcium, folic acid and vitamin A .
• Citrus fruits and vegetables are full of vitamin C that help to recover reddish brown spotted nails.
• Last & most needed for your full body is drinking a good amount of water (8 glasses a day).

So these is all about Healthy nails. Keep yourself and your nails healthy through this nutritional supplies.

STAY HEALTHY, STAY HAPPY.