How to Prevent Brittle Nails

Brittle nails often results due to aging but there are many instances where brittle nails are caused due to some disease or due to some deficiency of vitamins and minerals in body. Sometimes traumatic situations like contaminated water, situations like repeated wetting and drying of the nails, regular use of harsh detergent, or harsh chemical in nail polish remover induce brittleness in them.

However some simple preventive methods can easily ensure protection of nails from being brittle. Some of the easy preventions are described here.

Those who are prone to use nail polish very frequently, often use nail polish remover for the removal of coat. Frequent use of nail polish remover impacts coarseness and brittleness in nail tone due its acetone content. If you are prone to use nail polish, it is wise to search for acetone-free products.

Dehydration may impact adverse effect on the health of nails.  The problem can be managed by consuming adequate amount of water and smearing olive oil or moisturizer on the nails.

If you are suffering from thyroid problem, you may suffer from brittle nail; in this situation you need to talk to your doctor, if he/she can suggest some supplements for you to ensure prevention against nail brittleness.

Sometimes supplements of biotin help to protect nails from being brittle; however it is wise to take prior permission from doctor about taking this supplements. In normal course 2.5mg biotin supplements per day is the permissible limit for biotin intake for an adult person in prevention of nail brittleness.

Regular consumption of protein helps in making healthy body as well as makes nails strong and protects form brittleness.

Essential fatty acids are vital to our health and body; essential fatty acids are helpful in maintaining the health of hair and nails thus protects nail brittleness. Fish oil contains lots of essential fatty acids and proves nail friendly ingredient.

Some times poor diet and weak immunity system impact on nail health and nails get brittle. In case you do not have any typical health problem but you are suffering from brittle nails, it is wise to look after your diet and ensure taking some vitamin supplements after due consultation with your doctor