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| Question: | What do white marks on your fingernails mean? |
| Answer: | This is a classic sign of zinc deficiency, as are ridges that run across the nail. If you' ve got white marks or stripes on three or more nails, this is a clear sign that you are not getting enough zinc. Zinc is rapidly depleted by stress and in men, by excessive sex - semen is zinc-rich! So supplement with 15mg of zinc a day, and eat foods rich in the mineral. Luckily, it' s a delicious array. If you like oysters, these are far and away the best source, but you have plenty of other options: fresh ginger, lamb, pecan nuts, fresh green peas, dried split peas, haddock, shrimp, turnips, Brazil nuts, eggs, wholegrains such as rye and oats, and peanuts and almonds. |
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