Vegetarian diet leading to weak nails

[JesseDavidNailDesign]

Hi everybody,

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this. I was vegetarian for about two years, and spent lent this past year not eating dairy either or drinking alchohol (except for glass of red wine occasionally). I am now working seafood and lean meat back into my diet, but my nails now have ridges and are much thinner. I had beautiful nails, clients always commented on how healthy they were, etc. I've stopped buffing them and use cuticle oil everyday. I also have lotion on my hands all day at work.

What vitamin do you think I need in my diet? I've been so overwhelmed with the choice of supplements so I haven't taken any.

Any advice?

 

[loubylou]

I swear by Folic acid for Nails, Hair and Skin, hth :hug:

 

[minky]

Hi, I always had weak nails too
and I started eating a lot of jelly a few months ago only because it was easy on the digestion, and I noticed my nails have become much stronger ,

I also know people that swear by the hair skin and nails supplement too :hug:

 

[Martin Duffy]

I've been vegetarian for the last 13 years, as has my partner, and neither of us have weak or thin nails. It sounds like it could be a deficiency but more likely due to an inbalanced diet than a vegetarian or vegan diet. Here's a list I was once given:

• White lines or spots can be a sign of a zinc or iron deficiency or protein deficiency.
• Thin flat nails may indicate a B12 deficiency
• Ridged nails may indicate an iron deficiency
• Frequent hangnails may indicate a Vitamin C deficiency
• Yellowish nails may indicate a B12 deficiency or may indicate diabetes, allergies, liver problems

 

[Jolicatellas]

Hi, I always had weak nails too
and I started eating a lot of jelly a few months ago only because it was easy on the digestion, and I noticed my nails have become much stronger ,

I dare say it's the water content of the jelly that is helping. Thin nails & ridges are also caused by dehydration (+ vitamin deficiencies, as well as aging - guess we're kind of drying out as we get older )...

I would try the folic acid, silica or Hair, Skin & Nails vitamins... and drink plenty of water.

 

[JesseDavidNailDesign]

I've been vegetarian for the last 13 years, as has my partner, and neither of us have weak or thin nails. It sounds like it could be a deficiency but more likely due to an inbalanced diet than a vegetarian or vegan diet. Here's a list I was once given:

• White lines or spots can be a sign of a zinc or iron deficiency or protein deficiency.
• Thin flat nails may indicate a B12 deficiency
• Ridged nails may indicate an iron deficiency
• Frequent hangnails may indicate a Vitamin C deficiency
• Yellowish nails may indicate a B12 deficiency or may indicate diabetes, allergies, liver problems

I definatly think it's an imbalance. I didn't mean to imply that a well executed vegetarian diet is un-healthy. The positive changes in my body and how I feel are incredible.

Sounds like I need more iron.

Thanks!