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Diet is the single most important contributor to fingernail appearance. Like the hair and skin, fingernails require certain nutrients to thrive. More importantly, the nails are excellent indicators of your overall health since they show signs of deficiencies before they may be apparent elsewhere. 

Nails are largely composed of a special kind of protein called keratin and need adequate supplies of dietary protein to stay strong. Some say that calcium is also essential for beautiful nails, although recent studies have questioned this.  However, including it as part of a balanced diet offers other benefits like strong bones, so do not skimp on dairy foods.

Essential fatty acids like Omega-3, which is found in fish, will support nail growth, as will a diet rich in vitamins C, D, E, B-12, and A.

If your diet is lacking, it’s easy to meet these requirements by taking a multivitamin, which should also contain a day‘s supply of zinc, iron, and sulfur.

If you want stronger, longer and healthier nails, eat a healthy diet,  take multivitamins, have regular manicures, and overall, be kinder and gentler to your nails.