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Iron – The Silent Player
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional causes of nail problems—especially spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) and vertical ridges.

What the science says: Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your nail matrix (the hidden part
of the nail where growth begins). Without adequate iron, nail cells don’t receive enough oxygen to grow properly.

Signs of iron-related nail issues:

Pale nail beds (should be pink, not white)

Vertical ridges (normal with aging, but pronounced ridges can indicate deficiency)

Spoon-shaped nails (curved upward at the edges, like a