Find Out The Deeper Causes of Brittle Nails

Brittle nails are a sign of something more going on in the body. Learn more and discover the best remedies for brittle nails. 

0:00 Introduction: Brittle nails explained 
0:10 What brittle nails say about your health 
1:16 Causes and remedies for brittle nails
10:02 Learn more about nutritional deficiencies and your nails!

Today I’m going to share the best natural remedies for brittle nails and potential causes of nail problems. 

Your nails can give you insight into your health. Even though there are many different causes of brittle nails, we can still try to understand what the root issue is. 

Your nails are made of keratin, which is a type of protein. Protein is a combination of amino acids. A deficiency in amino acids can cause problems with the nails and lead to many other health concerns. 

You could be deficient in amino acids because of a lack of animal products in the diet, which contain amino acids. You could also be deficient in amino acids because of a lack of hydrochloric acid or because of intestinal inflammation. 

To activate proteins, you need certain trace minerals and minerals. Here are the most important minerals and trace minerals for brittle nails:
• Sulfur
• Iron 
• Zinc 
• Selenium 
• Copper 
• Magnesium 
• Silicon  

Important vitamins to support healthy nails: 
• Vitamin C 
• Biotin 
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12 
• Choline 
• Vitamin A 
• Vitamin D

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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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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, 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 increase your awareness of what causes brittle nails and the best remedies. I’ll see you in the next video.

[ErinTomlinson-bnkb]

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[firestar]

One of the things I like about this man is that he will do a repeat of these issues and add something new which is invaluable! Thank you Dr! ⭐️😀

[Mainecoon_Izzy]

I had my thyroid removed, completely at 29.

I used to see my endocrinologist every six months for bloodwork, check up etc. checking my medication dose …

When doing my check up, he always had me put my hands straight out in front of me. He looked for tremors, & touch my nails; to feel the thickness and general nail health
I asked him why he did this; he said it answered many questions for him.

Interesting; I know the Chinese believe your hair, nails & skin are direct indicators of one’s overall health 🎉

[stlounsbury]

On my thumbs I have those horizontal ridges, and they were really deep. I watched one of your videos on nails a while ago and realized I wasn’t getting enough of a few minerals and Vitamin E, so I ate foods that contained those things (hulled pumpkin seeds, hulled sunflower seeds) and now I have about 5mm of new growth with no ridges. So I think I was missing potassium, magnesium, and E. Those are the only things I was at Zero for. I eat about 2 tablespoons of those seeds each day, big difference overall and they are inexpensive. Thank you for the encouragement.

[Sunshine_]

Great info as always! I was breaking out on my chest and back 5-6 years ago. I thought it was my shampoo so I started making my own shampoo & conditioner. Switching helped clear up my breakout but to my surprise, my nails got harder. My nails were brittle, tear, & break. I noticed with me that it's the fruity flavored shampoos and conditioners that cause me to breakout.

[dorrenes.missdthetruthtell]

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[jameshyde]

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[sugarbabyangel]

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[Amatullah.]

Thank you for suggesting foods and not products. I know you have to make a living and you have to make sales, but you are very charitable with your knowledge, and for that, I appreciate you💗

[arelisgalavis]

God bless you Dr. Berg from Canada 😊 English is not my first language but your diction is excelent. I can understand 95% of the contents which is very helpful and help me to improve my health as well . Thank you.

[yourenough]

My toe nails and finger nails are growing thicker and quicker since ive gotten healthy 😊 thanks Dr berg, appreciate the video 😊

[TrustyZ]

I've had brittle, vertical ridge nails for a while. Started taking a certain hair growth supp. and pumpkin seed oil for a couple of months. The hair supp. has almost everything Dr. Berg prescribes. Biotin, Zinc, etc. Were really bad, now smoothing out, no brittleness, little lumpy still, but getting better. My hair fall is way less.Couple tbsp. daily of EV olive oil helps as well. Keeps wrinkles to a minimum too.

[redddd]

My nails have dips in them and lines and ridges but I have symptoms of hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. I’m open to any suggestions for natural remedies.

[pt]

Hello Dr. Berg, from NB, Canada!
I'm curious about how all of this works without a gallbladder? Are all these vitamins & minerals absorbed without a gallbladder?
Thank you for all of your videos! They've helped me lose 100+lbs over the past few years!

[MakeYourLifeaWorkofArt]

I realized I now eat eggs EVERY day, and it has solved more issues I even realized I had. I get high quality eggs now, but when I was really struggling and homeless, before the egg prices really went up, I was living on even low quality eggs. All I ate were eggs and rice. It was all I could afford. I’ve never had stronger nails, and my hair started to thin due to stress, but has come back stronger than ever as I’m getting back on my feet. This is truth and it’s simple and amazing.

[edensmith]

Dr. Berg, thank you for another informative video.

Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[wk]

Good morning all have a safe and enjoyable Memorial weekend...Thanks Dr Berg. I needed to know this information!😊

[protoword]

You forgot mention very important mineral IODINE! I take kelp according to my doctor advice and it works great! After few months I have normal nail again!

[glk]

Dr. Berg
What is the cause of not having the small white half moon on my fingernails? Please let me know!!

[C.N.]

Some city slicker said remove all animal products.. I guess he thought I was a sheep or a baboon and not human, lol. I don't argue with dudes like that. Thank You kindly Sir! ❤