Weak or Brittle Nails: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

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Consistently including these foods in your diet may help strengthen nails over time.

Iron Deficiency

Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, which delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body—including those responsible for nail growth. Low iron levels can lead to brittle, fragile, or unusually shaped nails.

Iron-rich foods to consider: continues on the next page.

Spinach and other leafy greens

Red meat

Lentils and beans

Fortified cereals

If iron

deficiency is suspected, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional before taking supplements.

Insufficient Protein Intake

Because nails are composed of keratin, inadequate protein intake can weaken their structure, slow