michellet Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 While beautiful nails are not super important, I hate the way mine have deteriorated. I've been taking all the right vitamins: biotin, b complex, c, d, e, k, magnesium, multi. for two months. Just started drinking a warm mug of bone broth maybe two weeks ago. I don't feel like I've seen any improvement. They still split and peel or break at the slightest hit. What else can I be doing? Anything I should be avoiding? Thanks, Michelle Link to comment
Tina R Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It may take a while for your nails to improve. I believe it also has to do with protein. If you have any digestive issues your body may not be absorbing the protein it needs for your hair and nails. Hopefully the whole30 will help. Link to comment
Carlaccini Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Just a question only because I've seen my nails grow stronger to weaker to stronger again - are doing a low carb whole 30? Link to comment
Susan June Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Do you use nail polish? Link to comment
CAK911 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 My nails are usually pretty sturdy, but they got bad for a while. I figured out through process of elimination that they were just very, very dry. I stopped using acetone on them, which helped some, and I started using Julep's Oxygen treatment for a few days in between my home manicures. It made a big difference for me. There are similar treatments from other companies, so you might be able to find a cheaper one, but that's the one I've been using. Link to comment
malie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 About a month after my first Whole30, my nails got WAY better. I think they take at least that long for the bad, weak stuff to grow out and the good new strong nails to replace them. And then you have to be consistent or they go crappy again. I still have no idea exactly what it is (or isn't) in my diet that makes my nails terrible and weak in between Whole30s (we eat paleo at home but indulge when we go out). Link to comment
michellet Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just a question only because I've seen my nails grow stronger to weaker to stronger again - are doing a low carb whole 30? I have been doing a low carb whole 30, and today is day 30! Link to comment
michellet Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Do you use nail polish? No, I don't use polish of any kind. I am a Nursing student and we aren't allowed to have polish while on clinicals. I have tried different "nail strengthers" that are clear, but it hasn't helped. Interesting thought about how my body absorbs protein. I'll have to see what I can do to improve absorption. Thank you all! Link to comment
Vian Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Try taking gelatin as a supplement. This is a good one. This particular gelatin, make sure you dissolve it in COOL water, not hot water like Knox Gelatin. Here are a few recipes for how to use it. http://wellnessmama.com/7419/12-uses-for-gelatin/ Link to comment
michellet Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Try taking gelatin as a supplement. This is a good one. This particular gelatin, make sure you dissolve it in COOL water, not hot water like Knox Gelatin. Here are a few recipes for how to use it. http://wellnessmama.com/7419/12-uses-for-gelatin/ Great idea! I love wellnessmama's site. Lots of good stuff there. So, I did order the gelatin, but in the meantime (3 days) I'll add some knox to my tea at bedtime. Link to comment
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