🧴 Common causes of nail breakage and splitting
The fragility of the nails (called onychoschizia in medical terms) can have several origins:
Frequent contact with water, chemicals or detergents, which weaken the nails.
Physical trauma: biting your nails, using them as tools…
Diseases: thyroid disorders, psoriasis, fungal infections.
Nutritional deficiencies, especially in biotin (vitamin B7), iron, zinc.
🥦 The Role of Nutrition in Nail Health
Proteins are essential for the growth of nails, which are composed mainly of keratin. Nutrients like biotin, vitamin E, zinc, and iron are indispensable for strong, healthy nails.
👉 A varied and balanced diet is the best prevention against brittle nails.
⚠️ Manganese deficiency: an unsung culprit
Manganese is an important trace mineral for bone formation, blood clotting, reducing inflammation, and producing collagen – an essential component for nail health.
➡️ Although rare, manganese deficiency can lead to brittle nails, poor healing, joint pain or bone fragility.
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