Thomas Whiteley -> RE: Nail hardening (Nov. 27 2005 17:18:20)
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My advice is free. Take it for what it is worth! [:)] I would never use super glue on my nails! That is up to you. I am sure that you can find others who agree with you but I would suggest caution! Super Glue is a vicious cyanoacrylate and is classified as an irritant. It causes the nail to weaken and can cause cancer. But then everything we eat, drink or breath can cause cancer. I asked Juan Serrano what he uses on his nails and he said, “Sally Hansen Hard as Nails”. I use the one with silk. There are many versions of this product. Just apply it to the outer exposed area of the nail – not the entire nail. Also apply a bit to the outer edge of the nail. Build up two or three coats. It works. You may not be getting enough iron, calcium, zinc, protein, silicon, and vitamins A, B complex, and C in your diet. Eat a varied and well-balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, lentils, and soy products), seeds, nuts, low- or non-fat dairy, fish, and lean meats. Biotin (B7) can help. 2.5 milligrams of biotin a day which is a very high level must be supervised by a doctor. It will promote nail strengthening by about 25%. One study suggested not taking this amount of Biotin for more than 6 months. Some people report noticealbe results within a few weeks and others take from two to five months. You can get B7 from: Egg yolks liver and other organ meats, yeast whole grains and cereals, soybeans, fish cauliflower, lentils, milk, and peanut butter.
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