Nails are a part of our body that many pay attention to. They are also the first to show symptoms in case of malaise, illness and of course, vitamin deficiencies. If we have noticed that our nails are particularly brittle and brittle, this could be the first sign of an imbalance in the diet. Fortunately, it is easy to remedy by following a varied and balanced diet. Let’s see which vitamin we are talking about.
Be careful if we have flaky nails it could be due to a deficiency of this vitamin
Nails can become brittle and brittle for various reasons, including excessive use of nail polish and nail products. But if we notice that our nails are damaged and peel off ‘in layers’ this is one of the typical symptoms of a vitamin deficiency. It is therefore an indication either that we are not getting enough nutrients in our diet, or that our body has difficulty absorbing them. So beware, if we have flaky nails it could be due to a deficiency of this vitamin. This is vitamin B7.
In what foods can we find it
Vitamin B7 is not actually a real vitamin, as, in addition to nutrients, it is also produced independently by our body. In addition to brittle nails, a lack of vitamin B7 can also include peeling of the skin, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, coordination problems and hypoglycemia. However, vitamin B7 is fortunately widespread in many foods we consume daily. Particularly rich in this vitamin are, for example, chicken and veal, yeast, citrus fruits of various kinds, cereals (particularly wholemeal) and peanuts.
If we do not usually use nail polishes and acetone, and we follow a varied and balanced diet but our nails are still damaged and brittle, it is better in this case to contact a dermatologist who will be able to advise us on what to do.
But there is also another vitamin whose deficiency can cause itchy and dry skin, here’s which one.
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