How My Nails Went From Short & Weak To Long & Strong Using Biotin

I’m so sad I don’t have a ‘before’ picture to show you of my short, peeling & weak nails. They were a mess just a little over 3 weeks ago, but then I started taking Biotin supplements, and the picture above was taken today! I was skeptical, but my nails went from short and weak to long and strong!

Why I Started Biotin

I decided to do this because Trader Joes started selling Biotin supplements (click for similar Biotin Supplement) at a really great price. The supplements they sell are 5,000 MCG.  I take one a day at night with my multi-vitamin & other supplements. My nails really never seemed to recover completely after I had chemo. They were a mess when I was sick, and did get better, but never got as strong as I was used to, until now. Now they are much stronger than they ever have been in only 3 1/2 weeks!

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The Changes I’ve Seen From Biotin

There is very little else I have done to my nails to make them grow. I have not even worn clear nail polish. To make them shine, I buffed them with a 4-way nail buffer, making sure the edges stayed smooth. Whenever I use coconut oil as a body moisturizer, I was also was purposeful about rubbing some into my nail beds and cuticles. I have always kept them shaped & buffed nicely, and the cuticle oil is nothing new, so I credit the incredible change in my nails to Biotin.

Biotin is also known for making hair grow faster and stronger. I think I have noticed this. My hair seems stronger and shinier and is definitely growing fast, but my hair really has always grown fast.

You will have to do your own research as far as what dosage you are comfortable taking. I take 5,000 MCG because that is what came in the bottle from Trader Joes, but from what I have read that dose is pretty high. Not that it matters much as it is water soluble and does not stay in our system long.

 

Foods Containing Biotin

If you would prefer to get this vitamin from foods, here is a list of Biotin Food superstars…

Swiss Chard

This green plant is a top producer of biotin. It’s also a great part of a healthy salad choice that will provide antioxidants and help balance a diet.

Carrots

Carrots contain a supply of biotin, as well as beta-carotene, which helps with general eye health.
Almonds, Walnuts and Other Nuts – A variety of nuts supply the body with biotin, and are a portable way to get proteins and other nutrition into a diet.

Chicken Eggs

Eggs are a good source, although it’s important to note that eating a diet unusually high in egg whites can actually be a catalyst for a biotin deficiency. That’s because a specific element in the egg whites binds to the element and prevents it from being distributed properly. If you want to prevent this kind of vitamin deficiency, it’s important to always consider how eggs are added to your diet.

Goat’s Milk and Cow’s Milk

In addition to calcium and other healthy items, milk is also a source of this vitamin for the body.

Berries and Fruits

Some types of berries, including strawberries and raspberries, can get the body a significant amount. These fruits also provide antioxidants and health benefits, as part of a natural, whole food approach to eating. Experts recommend buying local and organic when possible.

Halibut

In addition to being “brain food,” this fish also contains large amounts of biotin. Think about adding it as an occasional entree.

Vegetables

Other vegetables like onions, cucumbers, and cauliflower all contain it, and are healthy ways to fit this vitamin into a meal.

 

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