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10 Foods for Stronger Nails and Thicker Hair

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10 Foods for Stronger Nails and Thicker Hair

10 Foods for Stronger Nails and Thicker Hair

Nothing enhances beauty like optimal health, and often an individual’s well-being is shown in the condition of the hair and nails. Beautiful strong nails and shiny thick hair begin with a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle. A variety of vitamins and minerals that can be found in foods and supplements can help both hair and nails look and feel more vibrant by supporting:

Keratin growth
Good circulation
Moisturization

10 Foods for Stronger Nails and Thicker Hair

Green Tea

Drinking green tea has many benefits, and one the drink’s most significant perks is its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants battle free radicals that cause damage to cells, including those of hair and nails.

Leafy Greens

Magnesium is a mineral that fights the battle scars from stress such as nail ridges and thin hair. It is readily found in leafy greens.

Beer

Silicon is a mineral that can strengthen hair and nails, and a sufficient amount is obtained by indulging in one glass of beer a day.

Nuts

A wide variety of nuts are great sources of zinc. Recent studies have shown that zinc can help prevent hair loss by increasing the strength of hair follicles.

Oysters

Oysters are another significant source of zinc. In fact, they have a greater amount of the mineral than any other food.

Dairy Products

Milk, yogurt and cheese are great sources of calcium which is essential to healthy hair and nails. It is important that vitamin D is added to help the body readily absorb the mineral.

Blueberries

This tiny fruit packs a powerful antioxidant punch compared to other natural sources.

Red Meat

Vitamin B and iron are essential for healthy hair and nails and are both found in ample supply in red meat.

Eggs

Readily available and versatile, eggs are an excellent source of protein which is vital to building healthy hair and nails.

Fish

Omega-3 fatty acids promote good circulation to the scalp and nail beds and support healthy growth, and the best sources of the nutrient are found in fish.

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