Skin, Hair, and Nails
How nutrition affects appearance: review of key nutrients, collagen, and micronutrients for beauty.
Brittle Nails and Vitamin Deficiency: What Your Body May Be Missing
Your nail just broke for the third time this month. Before you attribute it to “weak nails” or reach for another strengthening polish, consider this: brittle nails affect approximately 20% of adults, with women experiencing the condition at twice the rate of men. In most cases, what looks like a cosmetic problem is a physiological […]
Hair Loss and Vitamin Deficiency: Which Nutrients You’re Missing — and How to Test for It
If you’re noticing noticeably more hair on your pillow each morning and in the shower drain, the first question is usually: what vitamin deficiency causes hair loss? It’s a fair suspicion. Low iron, vitamin D, zinc, and the B vitamins are among the most common drivers of excess shedding. Losing 50–100 hairs a day is […]
