by Biggie15 on February 26th, 2008

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I've read that people bite their nails because they are lacking a certain mineral in their body. Is this true, and if so, what is the mineral in question?

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  • by Lippycow on February 29th, 2008

    Lippycow

    I think its more down to nerves

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  • by Aryssa on February 29th, 2008

    Aryssa

    I bite mine because I hate it when my nails get longer then the tip of my finger, I'm just weird.

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  • by The Reverend Soleil on February 26th, 2008

    The Reverend Soleil

    I don't think so -- I bite them as a simple matter of maintenance, to keep them short....

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  • by nikrel on February 26th, 2008

    nikrel

    i bite my nails because they taste good... I dont do it when i'm nervous, I do it cause I like to.

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  • by Abbyguy on February 26th, 2008

    Abbyguy

    No, that's an old wives tale. It's just a nervous disorder.

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