Broken nails?

[Flava]

I never had strong nails really but the last 3-4 months was ok.
Now my nails are so broken , ,chipped and split in so many pieces omg so ugly!
Is this because of the boy diet? Would this be a good sign for the diet working or I just suppose to eat more calcium and that's it?

[nuthinbutpink]

From Dr Google-

Brittle Fingernails and Vitamin Deficiency

The most common cause of splitting or brittle nails in most people is the lack of vitamins and other nutrients in a diet.



Dermatologists claim that they see several instances of cracking, peeling or splitting nails due to vitamin deficiency on a daily basis. Therefore, there are several women, who make sure that they boost their intake of vitamins for strong nails. However, in order to take the right vitamins for nails, it is important for people to understand what the composition of a nail is. The nails are made up of protein, known as keratin, which is also found in the skin and hair. Therefore, it is only natural that the nails will require protein, to be able to grow properly. Apart from protein, the other vitamins for nails growth are Vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, iron, calcium, zinc and iodine.

Most people deal with vitamin deficiency nails, by increasing their intake of foods that are high in nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, meat, nuts, dairy products, and so on. There are some people who also take supplements and additional vitamins for nails skin and hair. However, it is important for people to take the right doses of vitamins for nails and hair and skin too, or else they could suffer from the negative side effects of an overdose. It is best to get the condition checked by a doctor or a dermatologist who can analyze the severity of the deficiency and can then prescribe the right supplements.

At times vitamin deficiency can affect nails ridges and nail beds even after dietary changes have been implemented.

[Flava]

Well this is very interesting because I eat a lot healthier now ! Then how come I have this ?? I eat a lot more fruit and veggies,meat, dry fruits and nuts too! And I stopped drinking soda , only drink juices, green tea , water , soda water , v8 . So looks like I suppose to have lot better nails NOW not before!
The only thing not on this is I eat little dairy and I don't take vitamin sups yet.

[TTC5]

Im the opposite my nails seem to be growing faster lol and my leg hairs!!??

[My Fabulous Children]

Flava, interesting,

TTC5 I know that some boy supplements can boost hair growth.

[Flava]

Im the opposite my nails seem to be growing faster lol and my leg hairs!!??

They are growing (don't know if faster or not) but breaking like crazy!

[TTC5]

Flava, interesting,

TTC5 I know that some boy supplements can boost hair growth.

Last few weeks my leg hairs are growing crazy!

[nicnee1976]

I am the opposite, my usually brittle nails are growing faster and stronger since pg!!

[atomic sagebrush]

Honestly I don't know the answer to that flava but I thought gelatin was supposed to be great for hair and nails.

I have HORRIBLE nails that are always splitting and breaking so I hope that this is a sign that you're in a more boy-friendly place than you were!!!

[Flava]

Honestly I don't know the answer to that flava but I thought gelatin was supposed to be great for hair and nails.

I have HORRIBLE nails that are always splitting and breaking so I hope that this is a sign that you're in a more boy-friendly place than you were!!!

Hope so!!tnx