Your Nails Help Diagnose Nutrient Deficiencies

Find out what your nails can tell you about your health. 

Timestamps
0:00 Your nails and nutritional deficiencies 
0:15 What your nails are telling you about your health
4:05 Share your success story!

In this video, we’re going to look at the nails for clues of different nutritional deficiencies. The outside of the body gives you a lot of clues as to what’s going on inside. 

What your nails could be telling you about your health:
1. Vertical discoloration in the center of your nail 
• Low protein 
• Low vitamin D
• Low vitamin B12 

2. Horizontal lines that go across the nail
• Low vitamin B3 
• Low calcium 
• Low zinc 

3. Whit dot on your nail
• Low zinc (due to a high carb diet)

4. Easily chipped nail 
• Low vitamin B6
• Low magnesium 

5. Brittle nails 
• Low iron 
• Low HCL (hydrochloric acid)

6. All white nail 
• Low protein 
• Kidney or liver failure 
• Could be caused by taking an antibiotic 

7. Soft nail 
• Low calcium 
• Low vitamin D

8. Clubbed nail 
• Liver, heart, or lung problem (low oxygen) 

9. Spooned nail 
• Low iron 

10. Blue nail 
• Low oxygen 

11. Yellow nail 
• Liver problem 

12. Discoloration of the lower part of the nail or there is no luna 
• Liver cirrhosis 
• Heart issue 
• Diabetes 

13. Thick or distorted nail 
• Low biotin 

14. Vertical red lines
• Low vitamin C

15. Vertical ridges 
• Low protein 
• Could be caused by a high carb diet 
• Low vitamin B12 
• Low iron 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand what your nails are telling you about your health.

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[scp]

One of the things I noticed when I went on Keto was an improvement in my nails. They became much less brittle yet stronger. Along with less joint and back pain this was just another indicator of health improvement from cutting carbs.

[deancharlwood]

With your help I conquered diabetes and lost over 150 lbs

[ranjones]

Bone broth in the morning everyday for a month made my nails long and strong!

[blessingcarnes]

Stopped wearing toxic nail polish and my nails look super healthy now.. thanks for sharing

[faerydae]

This is what we should be learning in school in biology class. It’s more interesting than all the memorizing we did for stuff that we don’t even remember now.

[keithhowell]

I typed in ridges on nails, ,this came up and gave me the answer, ,thank you ..I’ll be adjusting my diet and looking for them to grow smother again ..if I remember to, I will comment again in the future.

[psychedelicpython]

I’ve always had soft nails and they bend really easy. This has been going on since I was about 13 years old. Doctors have told me there nothing wrong but I never believed them.

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[RunningWaddles]

I had to learn/memorize all of these nail diseases and skin disorders in nail tech school. Very helpful to know about them, as some nail problems can be internal issues, rather than external issues(like gel or acrylic nails).

[cpaoni]

How many of us were waiting for him to say “and this nail is a perfect nail showing perfect nutrients”, hoping to see a nail that resembles our pink, crack free, properly dense, calcium rich nails.

Thanks Dr. B. As a pastor who is married to a mental health counselor, your channel has helped us remember the vital importance of the body in our fields of practice. Grateful.

[mahmoodali]

Hi Dr. I was 149 kg in January 2021. After I watched your videos and lessons, I have reduced currently to 129kg.I observe keto diet_ no protein and carbs. I every morning desend 7 floor stairs, walk 4 km, climb 7 floors, in my small gym I do 2 planks of 1 minute, 5 press ups, sit up on the bench, and 10 rollers. I feel I can wear my clothes I had stopped wearing due to decrease in size sometimes back. I had cellulitis in my right leg but now no more. My nails had white dot but have disappeared. I also add ACV, olive oil and eat tuna fish in plenty. Thanks a lot Dr. I dont know how to express my appreciation.

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[LC-]

Thank you for your well presented and very educational videos. I had significant sunken spoon shaped nails. My MD finally ordered a VIT D test and it was a 6. As soon as I began taking VIT D supplements my fingernails started growing back normal. my extreme fatigue went away and the painful tender muscular pains dissapeared! Vit D was like a magic pill for me and gave me back my ability to enjoy life without body pains and gave me back my energy.

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[marymartha]

Good grief😣I thought I was doing fine until you got to the last one! I'm the one with the vertical lines!

[THEREALUNCLEILL]

My nails are very brittle and thick and I did cure my gout with one of your videos. I started eating huge salads and the issue was resolved.

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