Nail Problems: Splitting and Brittle Nails

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Microelements necessary to prevent splitting and brittleness of nails:

Nutrition plays a key role in the health and beauty of nails.

  1. Brittleness and splitting of nails can be caused by a deficiency of silicon. Beneficial foods: beans, lettuce, bananas, currants, and parsley;

  2. Pale and splitting nails signal a lack of calcium. Recommended foods: milk, cheese, nuts, and canned fish;

  3. The appearance of white spots on nails and their brittleness indicate a deficiency of zinc. Useful sources: dairy products, fish, legumes, and garlic;

  4. Pallor and brittleness may be associated with a lack of iron. Recommended foods: liver, lean meat, fish, dried fruits, garlic, onions, peas, and seeds;

  5. Cracking and peeling of nails can be due to a deficiency of vitamin A. Beneficial foods: carrots, eggs, milk, and liver.

Sesame for calcium restoration and combating brittle nails:

Sesame can be purchased in the spice aisle and added 2 tablespoons daily for 2 months.

Halva from sesame: grind sesame seeds in a coffee grinder, add a little honey and mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator. Seeds should be slightly dried in a pan before grinding. For 200 g of sesame, use 1 tablespoon of honey. Grind sesame, but feel free to leave some unground seeds.

Eggshells for strengthening hair, nails, and joints:

To take eggshells, add a few drops of lemon or another acid — calcium is not absorbed without acid. If you have brittle nails, hair loss, or joint pain, it is recommended to take 1 teaspoon of eggshells once a day.

Flaxseed oil for strengthening nails:

Take 1-2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil every day. Remember that flaxseed oil is a source of phytoestrogens, and its intake should be strictly regulated to avoid negative consequences. It is believed that it can help dissolve cysts, but in large doses, it may cause tumors. www.webzdrav.ru