What do Your Nails Say About Your Health & Nutrition? - Dr.Berg
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I explain how your fingernails show health problems.
Timestamps:
0:00 How your fingernails show health problems (especially nutrient deficiencies)
0:56 If your nails are brittle this is usually because of a folate deficiency
2:40 Brown or grey nails could be low B12 especially if you are a vegan
In this video, I describe how your fingernails show health problems, especially nutrient deficiencies. I previously did an entire webinar about how deficiencies show up in your hair, skin, and nails. But here I focus solely on your nails.
Your nails give a lot of clues about what’s going on with you internally as far as your nutrients and your foods.
Vertical ridges on your nails could indicate a slow thyroid (hypothyroid). But they could also mean a vitamin B12 or iron deficiency.
If your nails are brittle or break easily this could be because of a folate deficiency. Folate is found in leafy greens, and people with brittle nails usually aren’t consuming enough vegetables. Or it could be a biotin deficiency, meaning a lack of good gut flora (bacteria). If you have a history of taking antibiotics or of digestive issues you may be deficient in biotin.
Fungus on your nail, indicated by a yellowish discoloration, is also an indication of low biotin because of an imbalance in your gut. Taking silica will help strengthen your nails.
If your nails have little white spots this is due to a zinc deficiency. If the white spot is in the center, where it would be after six months of growth, we know you probably had a birthday party six months ago and you probably ate the entire cake because refined carbohydrates and sugar deplete zinc. So too will stress, IBS, and other digestive issues.
Horizontal thin white lines near the base of the nail are indicative of low calcium. Thicker white lines in a different location are usually because of a vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency.
If your nail is slightly brown or grey that could be low B12 especially if you are a vegan. B12 comes from animal products. Or if you had a gastric bypass that will affect your absorption of nutrients. So too could it be low stomach acid?
If the nail is clubbed that could mean a liver or kidney problem.
And if your nail is mostly white with a pink strip across the top that could also be low B12. If it’s completely white or blue that could be low B1.
The common theme of how your fingernails show health problems is low B vitamins and minerals which are involved in making protein, which is what nails are made of.
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Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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What a wonderful comment!Exactly my thoughts too....
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@@Matthew-b2i yes i agree
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Dr. Ken Berry is no slouch either.
Yes love Dr. Berg! Dr. Axe is a close 2nd though, too. And as stated above, Dr. Berry!
Dr Berg never replies or interacts with his supporters.
@@dot803 yes he does sometimes. And considering how many books and research he is always reading, I think it is fair enough :)
@@dot803 untrue. I have seen his replies. You can expect a busy man to reply to every single persons.
I've had years of pregnancy vitamins and my nails never improved. At least someone is addressing the issue. My doctors have all ignored my nail issues as insignificant. It's a constant struggle.
Same here. I started having problems with my nails when I was 40 and my family doctor always said, ‘getting older’. I’m
53 and still haven’t found the answer to my vertical lines.
Same here, I think it could also be related to my genetics. My family has MTHFR, could be a possibility for a lot of ppl with this issue.
Dr Berg, I am Marrocain, I follow your video even my English isn't that good but I love the way you explain. I am.following the keto diet, I lost 5 kilos and I am feeling more healthy. In the Arab world, you are making a big health revolution...God bless you
God Bless you - you sound like you are understanding a LOT. I am glad information is getting to your country and your people. We are all brothers and sisters and should share good news. I hope you continue on your health journey! (It is nice - in his notes he usually puts notes you can also copy to read in your own time - or even translate in google translate or some other translator).
That is so true. Completely forgot about the signals your body gives you. VERY helpful post
so true, in the past when I lived on carbs I had those symptoms of zinc and folate deficiency but now it is all OK ...
I just realized all my nail issues I used to have are now gone because I've been doing keto over a year now. Amazing how the body cures itself.
What is your diet like?
Wow that's some going. I do just about a month.
But keto diet raises your cholesterol level. It may hurt your heart in the long run.....
Strange. When I'm on keto, my nails actually get worse.
@@charlescahng8452 "cholesterol" is not a reliable marker when looking at cause & affect.
Another fantastic video! So helpful.
Thank you so much Dr. Berg for all your hard work and the care you put into helping people understand their health and live healthier, and for the always succinct and easy to understand format. These videos address so many concerns that people have but can't necessarily find guidance on in current medical systems.
Wow you know your stuff. Thanks to you, I lost 30 pounds in 2 months and I no longer feel like I have a disease. It was what I was eating and not eating.
May I ask what disease you were dealing with? 2 months is wonderful, congratulations!
@@rubygreby1473 ditto
Once again, a great video! Thank you dr. Berg
I started taking sea kelp for minerals and my nails grow so pretty now.
Sea kelp minerals? Where I find this?
@@awswifey09 Most supplement stores should have it. It's a form of Iodine supplement. It should come in 150mcg tablets
@@awswifey09 doctor berg sells it too but I got mine from the vitamin shop. The brand is nature’s way Kelp.
Thanks Sr Berg, all of my nails checked out great. I have been doing healthy keto and IF for quite some time now. Thanks again for your work!🥰
Another awesome informative video. Thank you so much, implementing your information has made me so much healthier and i appreciate your hard work.❤❤
The pictures were fantastic and so important for self-examination.
This video came right on time! I have vertical lines and just ruled out that it's not an iron deficiency. My hematologist told me to get my hormones, thyroid and vitamin B checked. Dr. Berg is the truth for real! One day I'm just gonna sit down with a notebook and watch all of his videos.
I keep saying that, too. Let’s start TODAY!! 😎😉🤓
So true..he saves lives
You need to be critical instead of being dumb worshiper, because dumb worshipers don't solve anything unfortunately.....
You're fortunate to know a physician who goes beyond "For symptom 1, prescribe drug A. For symptom 2, prescribe drug B".
I would like to have an update from you, if you don’t mind. I haven’t found what is causing the vertical lines on my nails.
Finally a video which explains the conditions and relates them to a cause thank you
Hey dr berg you make my life better in everything keep doing what you do because I love it and so does everyone else
Thank you very much for this video, I was looking for years for the answer about the ridges thing , asked doctors but they always gave the same answer( nothing to worry about) and suddenly got the answer in your channel...Thanks 🙏 a lot .
THANK YOU DR BERG, I KNEW SOME OF NAIL PROBLEMS, BUT YOU HELPED ME IN KNOWING MUCH MORE. THANK YOU FOR CARING SO MUCH TO HELP US, BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 👨👩👧👧💜
SO good!! Thank you!!!🙌 Amazing how difficult is was to find specific information on the web about verticals ridges.
I don't kno how anyone could ever give u a thumbs down! I love all u do so much. Well anyway a big thank u from me 💕
Probably people who are close-minded and not willing to listen.
I can see it- have you listened to the "bought and owned" doctors? they do NOT advocate anything truly healthy - they all push for drugs and pharmaceuticals. I am sure they don't want this GOOD info getting out!! 😉
I don't see much scientific basis in his claim.....??
Those thumbs down definitely had thumbnail ridges and white spots for sure.
Good morning Dr.Berg . Thank you for taking the time and energy from your day to provide knowledge to us ! ❤
I second this.
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Now I know ì need to buy b12. I eat red meat so I'm wondering perhaps not eating enough prodiana for iron and just ordered magnesium gylcinate, threorate& taurate for lousey migraines.
Thank you for your videos. They are so helpful and easy to comprehend as well. You are the bomb diggity doc!
Awesome information!! Wish regular doctors knew the information nutritionists do!! So thankful that I watched this!!
Oh! you are such an amazing person. Your love , care n concern for peoples' wellbeing is amazing. Weldone. keep up the good work. God bless u n ur family real good IJMNA. Regards
Thank you so much for the info that you provide to us Dr. Berg!
This used to be my doctor when he practice here in Va. he has a very good bedside manner, and taught me a lot about food and how they work to help my body operate at its best. I give his tips to everybody that want to be healthy. He forever charged my life!!!
Can you share it to me?
Thank you so much Dr. Berg for sharing this information. I have several disorders including Hashimoto's, Mastocytosis - Uticaria Pigmentosa, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - Hypermobile Type, POTS and am only 50. I became disabled in 2015 and have been deteriorating since. Absorption is a big issue and my nails in the last few months that have always been so nice now have big vertical ridges, with smaller ones. I have had anemia all my life but I guess now that it has progressed so much so that my nails are showing this. I have also a fatty liver. I am so grateful for your very clear and concise breakdown of what's literally breaking down in our systems and what we can do!
Dr Berg, what you call clubbing of nail is actually spooning of nails due to iron deficiency anaemia.
I just started having this issues with nails on my thumbs. I'm gonna add some iron to see if it'll improve.
Thank you for this informative video, Dr Berg.
I knew Dr Berg would respond to my questions, and I do trust his explanations! Thanks Doc!
Hello Dr. Berg! I wish there were more doctors like you… Your hard work is greatly appreciated! May God bless you and your loved ones❤️
Short and sweet! Thanks!
I have been waiting for this video for 2 years!! Thank you b12/iron deficiency.
Best Video EVER💖💖💖💖I have been having horribly brittle nails lately this year and they are not growing anymore. This helps me a lot on where I should start getting help with taking care of my nails, thank you!
Finally after 20+ years I get an explaination of the big ridges - iron! And it really fits. Thank you so much.
A big thank you for this video which I greatly appreciated.
Great information Dr Berg! Thank you!
This is such a great video! I used to notice white spots on my nails. Haven't seen any for quite a while now. 👍✌
I'd love a video on how to diagnose what's wrong from your hair
I know that many chiropractors will do hair analysis from a sample. they can tell drug use, things you are lacking, etc.
Eating more red meat, spending time in the sun and fasting has helped me tremendously to the point that the nail technician refused to put acrylics on and would only polish them, she said she wished she had strong, healthy nails like mine!! 🌞💋💋
Wow, that's awesome. I love pretty healthy nails ♥️♥️
Well way over here it will be 90 feeling like 100 so I'm heading to the pool, as ì try to get rid of this headache. I hope you all have a wonderful day and Dr. Berg keep up the great research work you provide us your such a blessing to ha all!
Oh, you're SO lucky!
I'm glad the nail technician did that and not try to take your money. The fumes in those shops smell so bad I can't even go in them.
Eating more red meat?? How's your cholesterol doing? You know you can grow strong nails by eating plants, right? Smh.
thank you for the nail forensic studies
I'D GIVE YOU A THUMBS UP.......BUT..... MY NAILS ARE EMBARRASING !😁
This was an excellent presentation. Thanks. I am short on my vitamins and now i know exactly which ones and need to focus on my nutrition.
Ty ❣ You hit the nail right on the head for me, I now know just what to do about my brittle nails. Glad I got up my courage and listened to this video. 😌
I ate the whole cake but it's not my birthday. Lol
That's me, too! I eat it if its offered to me, even if I don't really want it!
Yes, eat cake just because it's there, that's me!
@@cish6047 LOL! Not a good habit, though, I admit!
then u must be sleep walking victim
@@galalwalal2201 Don't get it...but ok.
Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg! I appreciate all you do for us. I'm hypothyroid and have a deep horizontal ridge in the center of my two big toenails. I don't take iron supplements, but do eat beef liver once a week. Apparently, that's not enough. I'll add some lactoferrin, then iron if no change. Worst of all, my fingernails separate from the nail beds when my nails suddenly become paper-thin, even though I take NDT. They thin after a sweat busting activity (Not from the gym or exercise, just living, walking across a parking lot, walking upstairs, etc.) and after I take Magnesium (any brand or type of supplement including Pellegrino). When my nails separate from the nail beds, my fingers tips turn red and sore. They're so sore, I can't use my hands. The pain lasts for a couple of days, but the nail takes weeks, sometimes months or even years to connect to the bed. Have you ever heard or seen anything like this?
I love your videos because you always get right on subject not one second wasted. Always great information!
I had crummy nails for YEARS. I tried taking biotin, but it never helped. I was at my wit's end....then I happened upon a YT video that claimed soaking your nails every day in olive oil would work wonders.
Yeah, right! And who has time to soak for 15-30 min every day?
So I compromised and oiled my nails every time I got near oil.
Olive oil while making dinner,
Avocado oil while removing makeup, Coconut oil while making bullet proof coffee, Almond oil when I moisturized my hands at bedtime, etc.
Wow, it didn't take long before my nails stopped tearing and splitting. My thumbnails are still a work in progress, but overall, I am thrilled. 👐🏻
Jay Tee How long in months or weeks is a "long time"?
@@ellehub2136
I'm not sure which time frame you're referring to.
The length of time my nails were a mess?....decades
The length of time the video said to soak in oil?... 15 to 30 min
The length of time before my nails began to show improvement?....a week or less.
This probably won't solve the problem for everyone, because our nail problems don't all have the same cause.
In my case, I wash my hands a lot and I think they were dried out from that, so the oil protects from the drying effects of washing.
@@jaytee2642 Thank you! ☺
Wow, thank you for sharing! I will try this.
Thank you Dr. Berg. I have been wondering about the vertical ridge in my nail. Lack of iron makes so much sense.
Do you know how much iron to take in aday ?
Hello Dr. Berg, thank you for ALL your work! Nail problems reveal so much about our health, that we take for granted.
God Bless.
Hi Dr Berg... I am starting to understand why I had symptoms of deficiencies. I have seen improvement in my healthy once I started taking the correct vitaminas my body needed. You hit the nail on the head, no pun intended. With deep gratitud for all your helpful advise.
Very informative, knowledge well passed on. Thank you Dr. Eric Berg. Worth every seconds.
Dr Berg, THANK YOU! Your FREE Info, is so much Appreciated!!!🙏💜🕯🇦🇺Au I am a happy Subscriber!🙏💜🕯🇦🇺Au
Mind boggling why our doctors never use these bodily signs as a diagnostic procedure. Not good for big pharma I guess. Thank you Dr. Berg!!!!
Most doctors that I know take it in the lot with their eyes as I walk into the room sit down etc. They just don't always comment on what they see until they find something more relevant to connect the dots
Amy Hyruhm...I was thinking the same. Twice yearly and my doc never looks at my fingernails. Guess it's time for some regular doses of shrimp and salmon!!!
@@trkrla5113 Thanks for your reply! It seems doctors are only trained by and salesmen for Big Ph! Before evenbeing sent for tests recently, I was given a prescription for a whole year!!!
@@2kruimels in 5 decades I've never had a Doctor not look at my nails. lol
@@noonespecial4171 hi! If you mean as a diagnostic tool then you are very lucky to have found such good doctors!
Thank you Dr Berg. Valuable content as always.
I really look forward to being informed thank you.
Thank you for your medical info. I have always wonder about the ridges. I am hypothyroid since 1987 but these ridges only showed up in the last 10 years
Thanks! I really needed this video!
So much good info packed in this video!
This was super informative. No unnecessary preamble, easy to follow, no fluff. Thank you, that is exceedingly rare these days.
Thanks for the valuable information Dr Berg!!!
What if the nail is curved/turned downward the longer it grows?
Dr Berg are you watching me... when I put nail varnish on I can feel a sting on certain nails. I lost my nails when I had chemo there back and strong but could look healthier. Thanks for this more B12 for me.
@Amba I know what you're saying. I lost my nails going thru chemo about 3 years ago. What a Trip! So happy to see that you are recovered!😉👊👍
Good to know. Thank you for your excellent education on health.
This is what I've been waiting for Dr. Berg. THANKS
Dr,Berg thanks I learned a lots,y I really appreciate your kindness and educating us ,god bless and peace
If I'm not mistaken clubbed is growing downward, curving around the finger. Spooning is curving up. My daughter has clubbed fingers and toes.
And there is also the case where the nails grows upwards.
Michelle Osborne,
You're correct!
Peeling nails was not discussed.
Thank you for letting us see the whole board.
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WHY THERE'S A LINE IN THE
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low on iron, enemic. THANK u
Your advice has made my health better . Changing old bad habits .🇺🇸👍.
So happy eveyday and night i learn more from you...thank you so much..
Exceptionally useful, because of sheer simplicity and practicality of this method!
Very helpful video, I needed to know, thank you 😊
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... now I know what to do about my ridges besides getting artificial nails put on (which I dislike to do). Again, THANK YOU!
Since going on a low carb high fat diet with intermittent fasting my nails have never been stronger and better looking. I do take additional supplements of zinc calcium C and B complex as well as fish oil capsules daily. It took only a month to see improvements.
Amazing. I had some of these issues that suddenly went away after I found out I have celiac disease and started to treat it. I never thought about these things being connected to how my digestive system was functioning poorly.
Thank You for this comprehensive video. I will look for the others.
You should also include; when nails are hyper curved, or "humped" - that usually indicates a respiratory issue, specifically in the lungs. This health indicator will always begin with the toes and move into the hands as the respiratory system deteriorates further.
Absolutely! Usually during cystic fibrosis when there are a lot of scarred bronchials.
I love you dr berg, especially that you are consistent unlike other tube drs that change with the diet tides!
I loved your explanation because every sentence has a lot of information. Thank you.
Things I've so often wondered about. Thanks for not using music in your videos. Also, please don't block the view of some of the graphics you have created while you are speaking. It helps to view them while taking in what you are saying.
Awesome doc! Glad to report, i am healthy by the looks of my nails 😊
Thank you Dr. Berg. You are Always Awesome !!! 😃🙂👍🏻
I was worried about my nails, I couldn’t find a solution but this video give me the right information, thank you
Thank you so much. This was more information than I have been able to find searching for months.
Thank you Dr. Berg.👍
Thank you so much for that I've been a vegan for 7 years and I've just noticed that brown gray around my nails.
A vegan diet is NOT heakthy
Thanks a lot.God bless you for giving us all these gems.You are very kind with a pure heart
Thank you for that to the point information. Within 4 minutes you taught all of us some important facts about our nails!!
So appreciate all your info. Very thorough & pleasantly presented.
I have black lines & some dots going down my nails. I do have longitudinal ridges & did have horizontal ridges as well. I was told the black lines & dots could be a sign of melanoma. I have Type II Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glaucoma, & High Blood Pressure. Struggling with my diet & researching the best keto recipes for myself. Am I safe to do keto with CKD?
"and you ate the entire cake" that's so funny, but unfortunately sounds like the sugar addiction I'm trying to get rid of.
I had a medical event in March, I literally have a ridge, a bit one on most nails from that even. They certainly do tell you a lot about your health
OMG ! You give me answers for questions I have had for years
Thank you so much Dr Berg
It's insane 3 months into my pregnancy I could see it on my nails! They were so much thinner at the nail bed.
Wow, really perfect timing 😃 I just noticed this week my nail is stronger than normal. Glad to learn more about nails. I want mine strong and pretty 😍
Brilliant! Amazing explanation thank you for this useful information doc.
Very interesting video, so informative and complete. Watched because of vertical ridges. Now I have some more clues... Thank you! 👍👍
Thank you so much for all the knowledge that you share ,and constantly teach to help humanity ❤️
I always share thanks a million. God bless
Thank you for your love in sharing such valuable information.
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AND CONTEXTUAL PERSPECTIVE. THANK YOU.