Iodine for Healthy Nails

Iodine is essential for the production of the hormones which regulate our conversion of fat to energy, stabilizing our weight & controlling cholesterol levels. It is also needed to form bones & keep hair, teeth, skin & nails in good shape.

Important to the proper functioning of our whole system, this mineral is only found in small amounts in our body & a variety of sources makes it easy to consume an adequate supply.

As for your nails, this mineral helps their overall condition & prevents infection. In fact, white (or de-colored) iodine can be used topically to help strengthen weak & brittle nails.

A good way to heal nails damaged from removal of artificial nails, try applying white iodine daily for a week, then once a week after. Make sure you only apply daily for a week or it could exacerbate the problem.

Food Sources

There is a wide variety of yummy options.
Animal Sources
Eggs, milk, yoghurt, fish & other seafood.

Fruit & Veg Sources
Strawberries, kelp, seaweed, asparagus, garlic, lima beans, mushrooms, sea salt, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach, summer squash, whole grains & turnip greens

Signs of Deficiency

As with many of the nutrients important to nail health, symptoms of an iodine deficiency include dry & brittle nails with irritated cuticles & hangnails.

Keeping Those Nails Healthy

Eating a well-balanced diet rich in raw fruits & vegetables, lean meat and whole grains is all you need to ensure you are consuming ample amounts of iodine. Easy as pie, strawberry pie.

Be sure to check out some of the other nutrients important for nail health such as A, B, C, E, calcium & copper.