Expert Shares Signs Of Vitamin Deficiency That Affects Nails And Hair

Many of us who suffer from hair thinning and brittle nails should not overlook these issues. If these hair and skin conditions persist, they may point to a serious underlying health issue. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has placed the spotlight on these problems and linked them to vitamin deficiency. The deficiency of certain vitamins in the body can affect our physiological and morphological processes and features, she says. This includes poor hair and nail quality. In a social media post, the nutritionist discusses how hair thinning and brittle nails can be important signs of vitamin deficiency.

 Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains that hair thinning and brittle nails may be caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B7. This vitamin is also known as biotin and helps in the conversion of food to energy. Vitamin B7 deficiency is a rare occurrence. But that doesn't mean it is non-existent. Some people may suffer from this rare vitamin deficiency, Nmami Agarwal adds. The symptoms include the following features:

1. Brittle nails
2. Thinning of hair
3. Splitting of hair

The condition can also exhibit some other symptoms. These include:

1. Fatigue
2. Perpetual Tiredness
3. Muscle pain
4. Tingling sensation in hands and feet

Like any other vitamin deficiency, vitamin B7 deficiency can also be treated by providing the nutrient to the body. To increase vitamin B7 absoprtion, you can choose to include these foods in your diet:

1. Eggs
2. Fish
3. Meat
4. Dairy products
5. Nuts
6. Seeds
7. Sweet potato
8. Cauliflower
9. Yeast

Here is Nmami Agarwal's video: