Health News: From nails you can find out whether your health is good or there is a deficiency of something in the body. If white marks are seen on the nails, then understand that there is mineral deficiency.
Health Tips: Nails can reveal what is lacking in the body. If you look carefully at the nails, they give many signals, due to which you can be alert about your health. If you see white spots on your nails, do not take it lightly. This may be a sign of deficiency of essential minerals like zinc in the body.
Dr. Sami (Dr. Sami, MBBS BSc Lifestyle Medicine) told on his social media account that most of the people have zinc deficiency, but they realize it when the body starts giving its signs, like hair fall, dryness of skin and appearance of white spots in the nails.
Why do nails show signs of zinc deficiency?
According to Dr. Sami, zinc helps in making keratin and collagen in the body, which make hair, skin and nails strong. If there is zinc deficiency in the body, it directly affects all three. Not only this, zinc supports the functioning of more than 300 enzymes, which are essential for our hormones, immune system and wound healing process.
due to zinc deficiency
The doctor said that if you do not eat meat or seafood, or you have stomach related diseases (such as IBS or celiac disease), then zinc is not absorbed properly in the body. Apart from this, consuming too much sugar, alcohol or being under constant stress can also cause zinc deficiency.
How to overcome zinc deficiency
Dr. Sami says that it is not difficult to overcome this deficiency. Just include these foods in your diet:-
- Pumpkin seeds
- Gram, lentils and pulses
- Eggs and Nuts
- sea food
- Oyster – Considered the best source of zinc.
If you take supplements, do not take more than 25mg a day unless recommended by your doctor.
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Consuming too much zinc also causes harm
According to the doctor, taking zinc in excess is also harmful. It may cause vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, metallic taste and copper deficiency. Copper helps transport iron in the body, and its deficiency can lead to anemia and hair loss.
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How much zinc is necessary?
According to health experts
For women: 7mg daily
For men: 9.5mg daily (ages 19-64 years)
When should a doctor be consulted?
White spots on nails are not always a sign of zinc deficiency. Sometimes these can also be caused by fungal infection or allergic reaction. Therefore, if any kind of change is seen, consult a doctor.
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