Weak or Brittle Nails: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

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the most common reasons nails become weak or brittle, what your body may be lacking, and practical steps you can take to restore nail strength naturally.

1. 1. Nutritional Deficiencies That Affect Nail Health
      Your nails are made primarily of keratin, a structural protein that depends on a steady supply of vitamins and minerals. When your diet falls short, your nails are often among the first to show it.

 

Biotin ( Vitamin B7) Deficiency
Biotin plays a key role in maintaining healthy nails, hair, and skin. A lack of biotin can