Nail Formation Disorders: Micronutrient Therapy

Nail dystrophy (nail formation disorder) may indicate a deficiency of the following vital nutrients (micronutrients):

  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Protein deficiency

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for therapy:

  • Biotin

The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.