Disorders That Show Up in the Nails

Nail changes may signify a number of disorders elsewhere in the body. These changes may indicate illness even before the rest of the body does. The following nutritional/health problems can be indicated by the following:

Thick nails

May indicate that the vascular system is weakening and the blood is not circulating properly

• Wellness EssentialsTM Cardiovascular Health - 1 packet twice daily

Lengthwise grooves or ridges

May indicate a kidney disorder and is associated with aging.  An iron deficiency may also cause ridges

• Renagen DTX - 3-6 tablets daily with food
• Hemagenics - 3 tablets daily with food (if iron deficiency)

White moon area turns red

May indicate heart problems

• Wellness EssentialsTM Cardiovascular Health - 1 packet twice daily

White moon area turns slate blue

Indicates overexposure to silver or lung trouble

• Pneumo-Carotene - 6 tablets daily with food
• Metal Detox - 3-9 capsules daily away from food (if over exposure to silver).

Brittle nails

Signify possible iron deficiency, thyroid problems, impaired kidney function, and circulation problems

• Hemagenics - 3 tablets daily with food (if iron deficiency)
• T-100 - 2-6 tablets daily on an empty stomach (if thyroid involvement)
• Renagen DTX - 3-6 tablets daily with food (if kidney involvement)
• EPA-DHA Extra Strength - 3 softgels daily with food

Flat nails

Can denote Raynaud's disease

• see Autoimmune Section

Yellow nails

Can indicate internal disorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems with the lymphatic

system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders

• Thymic Synergy - 6 tablets daily with food (immune)
• Pneumo-Carotene - 3 tablets daily with food (lung)
• MetaGlycemX - 2-4 tablets daily with food (blood sugar)
• Liv. 52 - 3-9 tablets daily (liver)
• Bromelain 1400 - 2-4 tablets daily (lymphatic)

White nails

Indicate possible liver or kidney disorders and/or anemia

• Lipo-Gen - 4-6 tablets daily with food (liver)
• Liv. 52 - 3-9 tablets daily (liver)
• Renagen DTX - 3-6 tablets daily (kidney)

Dark nails and/or thin, flat, spoon-shaped nails

Are a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency or anemia

• Hemagenics - 3 tablets daily with food

Deep blue nail beds

Show pulmonary obstruction such as asthma or emphysema

• Pneumo-Carotene - 6 tablets daily with food
• DMG Sublingual - 3 tablets dissolved under tongue daily
• Ventimax - 2-4 capsules daily

Nail beading

Is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis

• see Autoimmune Section

Pitted red-brown spots and frayed split ends

Indicate psoriasis

• EPA-DHA 6:1 - 2 softgels 2-3 times daily
• Kaprex® - 1 softgel twice daily
• Non-responders by day 5 move to 3 softgels daily
• Time to benefit: Immediate to 10 days.

Kaprex is a clinically tested herbal dietary supplement that provides natural joint relief that is easy on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It works by interfering with signals in the body that initiate the production of damaging compounds that cause minor pain and negatively impact cartilage and other joint tissues.

• ActiFolate - 2 tablets twice daily
• Progain - 2-4 scoops twice daily mixed in water

Nails that chip, peel, crack, break easily

Show a nutritional deficiency and insufficient hydrochloric acid, protein and minerals

• Metagest - 1-2 tablets with each meal
• ProGain - 2-4 scoops twice daily mixed in water
• Wellness EssentialsTM - 1 packet twice daily.

Base nutrition with essential fatty acids and detox support.

Brittle, soft, shiny nails without moon

May indicate an overactive thyroid

• see Autoimmune Section

White lines across nail

May indicate a liver disease

• Lipo-Gen - 4-6 tablets daily with food
• Liv. 52 - 3-9 tablets daily

Thinning nails

May signal an itchy skin disease

• Omega EFA - 3-6 softgels daily with food

Nails separated from nail bed

May signify a thyroid disorder

• T-100 - 1-2 tablets tid
• Thyrosol - 1-2 tablets tid
• Wellness EssentialsTM - 1 packet twice daily.

Base nutrition with essential fatty acids and detox support.

 

Half-white nail with dark-spotted tips

Points to possible kidney disease

• Renagen DTX - 6 tablets daily with food

Red skin at bottom of nail

May indicate connective tissue disorder

• Chondro Relief Intensive Care - 3-6 capsules daily

Ridges

Can signify a possible infection such as flu

• Mycotaki - 3-6 capsules daily
• Thymic Synergy - 6 tablets daily with food
• Echinacea Synergy - 6 tablets daily with food

Downward curved nail ends

May denote heart, liver or respiratory problems

• Wellness EssentialsTM Cardiovascular Health - 1 packet twice daily
• Liv. 52 - 3-9 tablets daily (liver)
• Pneumo-Carotene - 6 tablets daily with food (lung)

Unusually wide, square nails

Can suggest a hormonal disorder

• EstroFactors - 3-6 tablets daily (women)
• Testralin - 3-6 tablets daily (men)
• Wellness EssentialsTM for Men or Wellness EssentialsTM for Women - 1 packet twice daily

Fungus

Forms under nails

• Tea Tree Oil - dab on with cotton swab

or

• Colloidal Silver - dab on with cotton swab
• Wellness EssentialsTM - 1 packet twice daily.

Daily foundation nutrition plus advanced detox support.