🔎 How to recognize a manganese deficiency?
Difficult to detect via routine blood tests, manganese deficiency can manifest itself by:
Brittle nails
Fragile bones
Joint pain
Delayed healing
👉 If you suspect a deficiency, talk to your doctor for specific tests or tailored nutritional advice.
🍽️ The importance of a balanced diet for strong nails
Integrate into your diet:
Eggs, nuts, seeds: rich in biotin
Green leafy vegetables: rich in iron and zinc
Proteins: essential for the production of keratin
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🏡 page Top 10 Home Remedies to Strengthen Brittle Nails
Here are some effective natural remedies that are easy to incorporate into your routine:
Olive
oil bath Rich in vitamin E, it nourishes and strengthens the nails. Soak your nails for 10 to 15 minutes a day.
Coconut
Oil Massage Moisturizes and prevents breakage. Apply daily to nails and cuticles.
Lemon Juice + Baking Soda
Removes stains and gently exfoliates. Mix to form a paste and apply to the nails.
Biotin
Supplements Strengthens thickness and reduces brittleness. Consult a professional before supplementation.
Apple cider
vinegar bath Balances pH, fights fungus. Mix equal parts with water.
Tea tree essential oil Natural
antifungal. To be diluted before application to the nails.
Vitamin E
Oil Powerful antioxidant that repairs damaged nails.
Gelatin
Source of protein to strengthen keratin. To be consumed as a supplement or via collagen-rich foods.
Horsetail (Horsetail)
Extract Rich in silica, stimulates nail growth and strength.
Flaxseed Oil / Flaxseed
Source of omega-3, reduces inflammation and promotes healthy nails.
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🧑 ⚕️ page When to consult a professional?
If, despite the care and dietary adjustments:
Your nails keep breaking
Have discoloration
Or cause pain
👉 Consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional. These signs may hide a more serious condition.
✅ Prevention tips to keep nails healthy
Keep nails short and well filed
Don’t use them as tools
Protect them with gloves during household chores
Avoid excessive exposure to water
Moisturize them regularly
Conclusion: Your nails speak, listen to them!
Nails are a reflection of your inner health. Being attentive to their condition can help you detect imbalances or deficiencies in time.
👉 By taking care of your nails, you take care of your entire body.
Strong nails = a healthy 💪 body
