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Knox gelatin is marketed as a way to help your nails grow because it contains keratin, which is the protein that your nails need to grow. However, as Dr. Mirkin.com points out, protein isn't usually the problem for people with bad nails. The problem is usually due to a lack of moisture. Despite the fact that Knox gelatin isn't likely to solve the problem for most people, many consumers still swear by it. People posting at Snopes and ThriftyFun frequently say they use Knox and other forms of gelatin and that their nails are healthier as a result. This could be coincidence, power of suggestion or caused by an increase in water intake while consuming the gelatin. Although Knox gelatin may improve nail growth for a limited number of people, most people aren't going to solve their nail problems this way. Instead, they need to use some form of moisturizer for their nails. Alternative medicine site AnQnA recommends using a vitamin E moisturizer on your hands rather than consuming Knox gelatin. DrMirkin.com: Gelatin Won't Strengthen Nails ThriftyFun: How Do You Get Your Nails To Grow Without Chemicals Snopes: Jello Strengthens Fingernails?On One Hand: Protein Usually Isn't the Problem
On the Other: Consumers Swear By It
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by grapes67 on March 22nd, 2010
Unless you are actually malnourished and I mean malnourished - no oral vitamin supplement or gelatin is going to help your nails.
Everyday life strips the lipids out of the nails and they become dry and brittle. Even just washing hands, gel sanitizers, doing dishes etc.
The best you can do is to get a penetrating nail conditioner that helps restore and hydrate the nails.
source: http://www.FlexiNail.com
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