Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Valuable AllyEssential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and cellular vitality, vitamin B12 directly impacts the condition of the nails. A deficiency can cause fatigue, concentration problems, and yes… those famous ridges. Vegan diets or certain digestive disorders may be the cause.
Consider fortified foods or appropriate supplements, but always with the advice of a healthcare professional.
Idle Thyroid: Telltale Nails
The thyroid gland influences nail growth, in addition to regulating our energy and body temperature. If it functions slowly, nails become dry, brittle, and ridged. Unexplained weight gain, sensitivity to the cold, low energy… so many signs that, taken together, can arouse suspicion.
A simple hormone test (TSH, T3, T4) can provide clear answers.
Stress: An Often Underestimated Impact
Chronic stress acts as a silent exhauster: it depletes nutrient reserves and disrupts their assimilation. The result? Nails grow more slowly, become ridged, and become more fragile. This phenomenon is accentuated if we tend to bite our nails or neglect our lifestyle.
Take the time to breathe, to breathe, to move… your nails will thank you.
Capricious Digestion: Disrupted Absorption
Even with a balanced diet, if the digestive system is disrupted, vitamin absorption can be compromised. Bloating, irregular transit, digestive discomfort… these are all telltale signs. What if the ridges on your nails were a secondary consequence of this internal imbalance?
