Causes And Treatments For Brittle Nails

Our good health is reflected in the beauty of our hair and nails . If we don’t take care of ourselves inside and don’t feed properly, both will be damaged and brittle. See in this article causes and treatments for brittle nails.

Our nails are basically made up of an indispensable protein, which helps the body to promote their correct growth: keratin.

Furthermore, to keep them in good condition, a reasonable variety of vitamins is needed, such as vitamins A, B, C, as well as an adequate amount of minerals and sulfur amino acids,  found in vegetable fats, for example.

Now, we will calmly look at the main problems that can affect our nails and the best treatments for them.

Main problems affecting nails

• Beau’s lines. They are small depressions that appear on the nails, usually appear soon after we have some disease that left us weak and with weakened body defenses.
• Brittle and brittle nails. They break easily and the cause, in some cases, is the natural passage of time, aging. However, most of the time, this can be the result of some illnesses.
• On occasions, when we expose our nails to moisture, or when we are used to using nail polish frequently, our nails can peel and become brittle.
• Emergence of fungi. Our nails change color, shape and texture.
• Bacterial infections can cause pain under and around the nails. These are very cumbersome processes that can result in them being lost.
• Nail color changes. They can be caused by heart and liver problems.

• Thyroid disorders can cause brittle nails.
• White spots on the nails, also called leuconichia. There are many false myths about these white spots, for example, that they are a result of a lack of calcium in the body.
  • This is not true, as these are basically small injuries to the nail, due to some inflammatory process or trauma to the nail root, causing an abnormal keratinization. It’s harmless.

Proper diet to strengthen your nails

essential vitamins

Vitamin B

Essential for the health of not only your nails, but also your hair. In this case, brewer’s yeast and wheat germ are highly recommended.

Also, you can try to get vitamin B capsules from your doctor, which are a great option.

Vitamin A

Rich in beta carotene. Foods containing this compound will be easily recognized, thanks to their reddish, yellowish and orange pigments present in them.

Some examples are carrots, strawberries, berries, tomatoes, peppers or pumpkins etc.

essential minerals

If we include vegetables in our diet, we will get healthier nails as they are a source of iron, calcium and iodine. Hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts are also very beneficial for the nails.

The potatoes and eggplants are rich in zinc, essential addition for the synthesis of collagen and formation of nails. Be sure to include them in your diet!

Home Remedies for Brittle Nails

Olive oil and lemon juice

Massage your nails with a preparation based on: a small spoon of olive oil mixed with lemon juice.

With a cotton swab, moisten your nails with this liquid at least twice a week at night. It will make fragile nails healthier.

Remedy with sea salt

Mix 2 small tablespoons of refined sea salt with 2 drops of lemon juice, also add a tablespoon of wheat germ (ideal for nail health).

Then mix them with a little warm water (less than half a glass). Apply twice a week to notice good results.

Medicine with beer and apple cider vinegar

This is an equally effective remedy for brittle nails and will be of great help. It’s very simple to do!

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil, mixing it with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar and half a cup of beer.

The ingredients used are essential for nail health. Once prepared, soak your nails in the mixture for 15 minutes to absorb the necessary nutrients. It’s just excellent!

Use the remedy that finds easiest or that pleases you the most. But the most important thing is to be constant and do it at least twice a week and always at night.

If, in addition, you eat properly and avoid inappropriate habits, such as biting your nails, little by little, 

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