{"id":482,"date":"2013-04-17T19:34:28","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T02:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nailcarehq.com\/?p=482"},"modified":"2017-03-23T20:46:44","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T03:46:44","slug":"vitamins-for-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nailcareheadquarters.com\/vitamins-for-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamins For Nails? Do They Make Nails Stronger?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vitamins for Nails<\/h2>\n

Do they help<\/strong> or is it all just a scam<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Advice about vitamins for nails across the internet is all over the place. Why?<\/p>\n

Because anyone can write a blog post\u2014whether they know what they’re talking about or not.<\/p>\n

Who are you supposed to believe?<\/strong> You need to seek out experts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Researching this article revealed that there is too much<\/strong> to talk about to fit it into one little article. I plan to write several more articles<\/strong> on this topic.<\/p>\n

So today, I’ll get into the ultimate debate: Vitamins for nails\u2014Yes or No?<\/strong><\/p>\n

ASK ANA<\/h2>\n
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“I was wondering what your thoughts on hair and nail vitamins? \u00a0I’ve been hearing a lot about them and wonder if taking them in conjunction with use of your wonderful nail and cuticle oil would be beneficial? \u00a0Thanks again.” ~Sara<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ANSWER<\/h2>\n

This is an excellent question.<\/p>\n

And the advice around the web is all over the map. It’s so hard to find the truth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Decision Curse<\/h2>\n

We live in a time period<\/strong> where we have learned that if there’s something wrong with us, there’s probably a pill to fix it<\/strong>.\u00a0And if there isn’t? Then gosh darn it….someone get on that. You’ll make millions!<\/p>\n

There are too many products<\/strong> on shelves to choose from. We’re forced to make purchase decisions based on carefully crafted product descriptions<\/strong> on the packaging\u2014or even, shall I dare say?\u2014how pretty the box is! (So guilty!)<\/p>\n

We aren’t deciding based on the actual results of the product. How can we? It doesn’t fit on a little box.<\/p>\n

Marketing departments spend A LOT of time and money crafting everything that goes on a box to get us to pick their product.<\/p>\n

We hope and pray that this is going to be the next thing to miraculously change everything about our nails.<\/p>\n

Most of the time we’re just disappointed.<\/p>\n

Where’s The Truth?<\/h2>\n

While researching the internet on this topic to see what other experts advised, I became really frustrated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I don’t like how quickly the articles jumped to vitamin deficiencies<\/strong> as the main culprit for nail problems.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

That doesn’t help you. It just creates fear and worry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They’re not the reason!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although vitamin deficiencies may be an issue for some people, I’m simply not happy that the main reasons for brittle nails are not addressed.<\/p>\n

The main cause<\/strong> of dry, brittle, peeling, cracking nails? \u2014 Is simply soap and water.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Experts Say<\/h2>\n

A Respected Medical Doctor<\/h3>\n

Bruce Robinson, MD at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York asserts, that you can’t make your nails grow faster [WebMD.com<\/a>]. Says Robinson, “Your nails grow at a fixed rate of about a millimieter a month. But if you can get the nails to\u00a0not break<\/strong>\u00a0(stronger) and therefore appear longer, that’s where things come into play.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A Scientist Specializing in Nails<\/h3>\n

According to Doug Schoon, author of Nail Structure and Product Chemistry<\/em><\/a>, “Nothing you eat will make healthy nail plates become stronger than normal, but poor nutrition can certainly make them weaker … To date, no conclusive scientific studies have linked vitamin supplements, gelatin, drinks , or special foods to faster growth of healthy nails.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Healthy Foods<\/h2>\n

Healthy nails are created by a healthy diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All of the necessary nutrients required for healthy nail cell growth were consumed about 1 to 2 months before<\/strong> you can actually see the nail when it has passed the cuticle line.<\/p>\n

\"Vitamins<\/a>Eating well balanced meals filled with 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables per day,<\/strong> along with whole grains, fish, free range eggs, seeds and nuts is an great way to provide your nails with all the nutrients they need.<\/p>\n

These foods all contain vitamins and minerals that are vital to the health of fingernails, nail beds and cuticles.<\/p>\n

If you are a vegan or vegetarian<\/strong>, you have to be much more diligent<\/strong> with your diet and make sure you aren’t Vitamin B12 or Iron deficient. This makes it more important to work with your doctor.<\/p>\n

Getting Enough Water?<\/h2>\n

Make sure that you are consuming enough water throughout the day as well.<\/p>\n

Forget the old advice of 8 glasses<\/strong> a day with no accounting for your body size. A strong body building man needs way more water than a small 5 year old child.<\/p>\n

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The Formula<\/h3>\n

The new recommendation is drink 1\/2 of your weight in ounces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you weigh 150 pounds, then you need 75 ounces of water a day\u2014or about 2.5 quarts.<\/p>\n

If you weigh 68 kilos then you need around 2.5 litres of water.<\/p>\n

Does that make sense?<\/p>\n

In The USA<\/h2>\n

Now, with that said, I believe that the Standard American Diet<\/strong> can be severely vitamin and mineral deficient even though we’re getting bigger by the year.<\/p>\n

So even though many of us may feel and look healthy\u2014we’re really not\u2014and that shows up in our hair and nails.<\/p>\n

So … at a minimum, take a high quality multivitamin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I’ve read too much good stuff about Biotin<\/strong> to ignore it. I started taking a Hair, Nails and Skin formula with 5,000 micrograms of Biotin. (I will do another article devoted to just Biotin.)<\/p>\n

The main negative is that it takes 4 to 6 months to see any results<\/strong> because your nail has to completely replace itself.<\/p>\n

I personally can’t say yes or no whether Biotin has helped my nails.<\/p>\n

Find a doctor who will test your vitamin and mineral levels<\/strong> so you have a baseline of what to focus upon to improve your health.<\/p>\n

Around The World<\/h2>\n

Anyone who lives North of the 37th Northern Parallel<\/strong> and South of the 37th Southern Parallel<\/strong> is probably Vitamin D deficient<\/strong>. These are indicated by the grey areas on the maps.<\/p>\n

When the body is low in vitamin D, calcium cannot be assimilated properly. Without proper nutrition, nails become compromised, causing them to become soft and weak. (LiveStrong.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Vitamin D is important to the body in many other ways as well.<\/p>\n

Muscles<\/strong> need it to move your body. Nerves<\/strong> need it to carry messages between the brain and all of your body parts.<\/p>\n

The immune system<\/strong> needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to brittle nails.<\/p>\n

\"Vitamins<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Vitamins<\/a>I live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle. I guarantee you\u2014I don’t get enough sun<\/strong>. My skin isn’t making any Vitamin D except during the summer.<\/p>\n

My doctor prescribed 10,000 IU* of Vitamin D for over 6 months months before it finally was in the normal range. My mood improved. My digestion improved. I now continue by taking 6,000 IU.<\/p>\n

(*Please see your doctor before changing your nutritional or physical\u00a0regimen. Do not rely on my numbers, since I am not a doctor. I was prescribed this amount based on blood tests.<\/em><\/span>)<\/p>\n

The USRDA<\/h2>\n

I find it interesting how US doctors will prescribe potentially deadly medications<\/strong> without a second thought, but they’re afraid of advising you to take more than the US Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

The reason for this is the amount of time they are educated about Nutrition vs. Drug Therapy in their medical courses.<\/p>\n

On average, students received 23.9 contact hours of nutrition instruction during medical school. (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The USRDA is what’s recommended to keep you from getting sick\u2014not for optimum health. The USRDA for Vitamin D is 600 IU. (The Office of Dietary\u00a0Supplements\u00a0–\u00a0ods.od.nih.gov<\/a>)
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Quite a difference from my doctor’s prescription, huh?<\/p>\n

Too Much of a Good Thing?<\/h2>\n

<\/b><\/b>Dying of a fat-soluble\u00a0vitamin overdose is extremely difficult and by water-soluble is essentially impossible.<\/p>\n

“In 2010, 71,000 exposures to various vitamins and multivitamin-mineral formulations were reported to poison control centers, which resulted in 15 major reactions but no deaths.” (Wikipedia.com<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Anything more than your body needs is flushed out. You just have very expensive pee.<\/p>\n

Hydrate Your Nails, Then Decide<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

As many of my fans know, the very best way to naturally strengthen your nails is to oil them 2x a day or more with a high quality jojoba based nail oil.<\/a><\/p>\n

Start with my 3-Day Hydration Treatment\u2122<\/a>. You will “go naked” and oil your nails multiple times throughout the day until your nails stop absorbing the oil. For most people, this takes 3 days.<\/p>\n

Once your nails have brought themselves back to the perfect balance of 18% moisture and 5% oil,<\/a> then you can go back to polish.<\/p>\n

If your nails are still brittle and peeling after hydrating, then it’s time to speak with your doctor.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

My personal feeling is that really high quality vitamins are of value because I know I don’t always eat in a way that is going to deliver a full range of vitamins and minerals. You’ll want to decide what’s best for you.<\/p>\n

It’s totally up to you. Just be patient. It will take over 6 months to see the results, since it takes that long for your fingernails to replace themselves.<\/p>\n

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