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A healthy balanced diet is the essential for healthy nails.  Vitamin A helps to grow healthy nails. Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol and caffeine as they may diminish amount of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin B deficiency may lead to fragile nails. Lack of folic acid also causes unhealthy nails. Vitamin C is a must for overall health, and its deficiency is associated with deformed nails. Important minerals for healthy nails are: calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium and zinc Omega-3 oils and Omega-6 oils are vital for nail health Acidophilus fights fungal infections Garlic is known to improve blood flow to the nail beds. Similar effect is also brought by Ginkgo bilobaHere is a list of foods for healthy nails: Yeast extract, salmon, mackerel and sardines, nuts and seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fresh or dried fruit, chicken, eggs, seaweed. |
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