Finger nails

[moppet 19]

Are anyone's finger nails growing in differently than they did pre surgery?? How to explain ... My nail tips are uneven & a lot darker than my nail beds

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Looks like you need some zinc in your diet...

Are you taking Vitamins??

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Looks like you need some zinc in your diet...

Are you taking Vitamins??

Why do you say zinc? Not saying you are wrong, but please share what you have learned or links.

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Because it looks like she us developing spoon nails... as well as nail discolouration which is almost always indicative of a zinc deficiency... if she had the white spots I would say with quite some certainty that it is a zinc deficiency.

I also noticed she has slight "beaus lines" which is also indicative of a zinc deficiency

Usually when you are zinc deficient it plays havoc with your nails.

Magnesium, zinc, Biotin deficiencies usually show up in the nails.

If you have an Iron or folic acid deficiency you will see lines on your nails

[moppet 19]

Awesome thank you!

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[daniotra 298]

Interesting thread. I found this article that talks about some of this in more depth: http://www.podiatrytoday.com/when-vitamin-and-nutritional-deficiencies-cause-skin-and-nail-changes

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[moppet 19]

I'm taking a multi Vitamin & D3 & B complex. NUT never mentioned zinc

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

I would check your B Complex and multi... a good one should usually have it. But it might not be enough.

If you look at some of my older posts... i have a list of the recommended daily values for Vitamins... im heading out now... when i have time i will repost it

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Daily recommended values from our surgeon's office are:

Iron - 18mg

B1 - 1.1mg

B12 - 6iu

B6 - 2mg

Calcium -1000mg

Folate - 400iu

Magnesium - 400mg

Zinc - 15mg

Vitamin D - 400iu

Potassium - 3500mg

Edited June 10, 2016 by AussieGirl81

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

I have just created a thread with the proper daily Vitamin and mineral values.

This might be better as a guide.

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/370003-Recommended-Daily-Vitamin-Intake

[moppet 19]

THANKS ALL

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[gina171 626]

Because it looks like she us developing spoon nails... as well as nail discolouration which is almost always indicative of a zinc deficiency... if she had the white spots I would say with quite some certainty that it is a zinc deficiency.

I also noticed she has slight "beaus lines" which is also indicative of a zinc deficiency

Usually when you are zinc deficient it plays havoc with your nails.

Magnesium, zinc, Biotin deficiencies usually show up in the nails.

If you have an Iron or folic acid deficiency you will see lines on your nails

OMG IS THAT why is have horizontal lines and ridges in my nails that correspond to diet starts and stops????

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

The nails can show signs of many deficiencies and health issues.

For example pitting shows that one may have psoriasis.

White flecks is usually a sign of zinc or B1 deficiency or damage to the nail.

Horizontal lines can indicate a diet deficiency and vertical lines can indicate a Protein deficiency. If they are dry and brittle, an essential fatty acid could be lacking.

Its quite interesting really... i always have a look at my nails when i am feeling run down.

When i had a zinc deficiency my nails were shocking!

I am no doctor... just speaking from experience and prior knowledge. .. it is imperative that one consults with a doctor if you have a concern.