Which vitamin/nutrition deficiencies cause brittle nails?
Hi! It’s true that brittle nails may be caused by certain vitamin deficiencies, particularly iron, although this is not the most frequent cause. Most frequently, brittle nails are caused by repeated wetting and drying of the nail surface as with repeated dishwashing. The best way to tell if this is the cause is that the toenails will be normal in appearance, whereas if there is a vitamin deficiency, the toenails will also be affected. The nail surface can be damaged by exposure to certain chemicals, nail polish removers and detergents which may cause them to become brittle, dry and split. When brittle nails are caused by a vitamin deficiency, it most commonly is iron that’s lacking from the diet. You might want to have your doctor perform a simple blood test to make sure you don’t have iron deficiency anemia. Calcium deficiency has also been known to cause brittle nails. Make sure you’re getting an adequate calcium intake on a daily basis. How should this condition be treated? If the c
