10/06/2025
Do your nails peel faster than you can file them?
βΉοΈ Taking magnesium, vitamin C, or iron will only help if youβre deficient.
π In one small study (no placebo group), women with brittle nails increased nail thickness by 25% after 6β9 months of 2,500 mcg biotin daily (J Am Acad Dermatol. 1990 Dec).
π£FYI: Biotin may slightly increase the rate of growth in healthy nails, but it wonβt further strengthen already healthy nails.
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Fun fact: Minoxidil (a hair loss treatment) also speeds up nail growth β though not exactly the intended effect.
π―Bottom line: Before spending money on nail supplements, rule out nutrient deficiencies first.