Your hair and nails may say more than you could think of.  In an earlier article, we discussed how your skin will look good if you take care of your inner body. In the same fashion, nails and hair also reflect on what’s going on inside your body. They may indicate some nutritional deficiencies.

Supple, soft, shiny hair and strong healthy nails indicate that things are good on the inside. But if your hair is doll, maybe dry, riddle. Your nails cracking, ridge, discolored, these mean that there is definitely a need for improvement.

The foundation for you hair and nails is a protein called Keratin.  You need enough dietary protein in order for them to be enough Keratin for your hair and nails to grow. But, aside from Keratin, there are a lot of nutrients that are important for nail and hair health. 

Now, let’s go over some of the key supplements or dietary needs that your hair require to maintain their luscious, luxurious sheen and nails problem-free: 

#1 Omega-3: Who hasn’t heard about the benefits of Omega-3? Eating salmon, nuts, beans and more. Omega-3 is an essential nutrient for your hair and nails. Essentially, when you think about it, moisturizing within. A deficiency in Omega-3 means probably that your hair is going to be brittle, doll, lack luster. You are also going to have dry nails actually split. Omega-3 is essential for your hair and nail health.

 #2 Vitamin A is important for the production of sebum, also known as scalp oil. If you have a deficiency in Vitamin A, you may find that your scalp in dry and flaky. If you have dandruff, you definitely want to ckeck out some vitamin A, beside a good anti dandruff shampoo. It is going to help everything regulate and have healthier, happier scalp. 

#3 B Vitamin Complex is a group of B vitamins essential for hair and nail health. They also prevent hair from falling out. Get B vitamins if you don’t currently take them.

#4 Vitamin C stimulates collagen production such as on the face (wrinkles). Collagen also helps ensuring that your nails and hair are also healthy. 

#5 Iron can be getting from red meat, for instance. Iron is critical for your body’s ability to actually produce red blood cells. Red blood cells bring oxygen to hair and nails. If you don’t have enough Iron, you are lot getting enough oxygen. As a result, you could be experiencing hair loss. 

A great starting point would be to look for a supplement that was specifically designed for your hair and nails. There are a variety of them out there and all over the Internet. If you are not sure, go to a nutrition store and ask for help. These supplements have all of the nutrients earlier mentioned. If you are unsure about those supplements, you could always go with good multivitamin such as Berocca Performance.  


Check out our last news: How To Get Rid Of Dandruff? [Easy Way]

Related article that may interest you: Mouth Ulcer Natural Treatment & Vitamin Deficiencies
Berocca Performance 

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The material appearing on this page is for informational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.