- steady supply of vitamins and minerals. When your diet falls short, your nails are often among the first to show it.
Biotin ( Vitamin B7) Deficiency
Biotin plays a key role in maintaining healthy nails, hair, and skin. A lack of biotin can cause nails to become thin, brittle, and prone to splitting.
Foods rich in biotin include:
Eggs
Almonds
Cauliflower
Cheese
Mushrooms
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
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.
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Iron-rich foods to consider: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
