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26th July 2020
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This can cause our nails to become weak as the body focuses on other functions, according to one expert.
"When your body is under stress, it has limited supplies of nutrients, which are sent to vital organs, such as your brain and heart, and [taken] away from 'less important' places, like your hair and nails," dermatologist Gary Goldenberg told Allure.Stress can even halt nail growth altogether; temporarily stopping the production of new nail at the base. It shouldn't come as a surprise that stress affects our nails as much as it does the rest of our bodies, but there's no need to lose hope. Getting the right vitamins and minerals can go a long way in rectifying the situation. Brittle nails are most common "in patients with poor nutrition," Goldenberg added. A varied diet with plenty of B vitamins, vitamin D and iron is key. Not getting enough from your grub? Be sure to take a supplement.
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