Doctors weigh in on the 8 supernutrient foods you should be eating for longer, strong nails, naturally.
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Glossy, strong, smooth nails—like shiny hair or glowing skin—can be an indicator of good health and nutrition. When you’re deficient in certain vitamins, minerals, or micronutrients, it can show up as brittle, broken, dry, or uneven nails. While there are many causes of brittle nails, environmental factors like water, weather, chemical exposure, and nutrition, are much easier to remedy, says Dr. Dana Stern, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in nail health. “To avoid broken, weak nails in the future, you need to begin taking care of your nails now,” she adds.
Balanced nutrition is one of the ways to take care of your nails with a few star vitamins and minerals that really give a boost to nail strength and health. “Vitamin B, C, E, A, as well as biotin, magnesium, zinc, and iron are all superstars when it comes to nail health,” says Dr. Marnie Nussbaum, MD, FAAD. Luckily there are a few easy foods you can incorporate into your diet to keep your nails strong and healthy.
