Brittle Nails
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The most common contributors to brittle nails are detergents and water, which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes. Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make your nails worse.
Here a few nutritional hints
- Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness and brittleness. Drink fresh carrot juice, it is high in calcium and phosphorus and is excellent for strengthening nails.
- A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid can cause splitting nails.
- Insufficient intake or vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, very rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails.
- Cuts and cracks in the nails may indicate a need for more liquids, so drink plenty of water.
- Eat a diet composed of fruit and raw vegetables in order to supply necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Eat foods rich in sulfur and silicon, such as broccoli, fish and onions. Include foods rich in biotin such as soy, brewer's yeast and whole grains.
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