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I recently became a vegetarian and only just noticed my nails are brittle and weak. what should i do?
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Biotin: Take biotin and bcomplex with vitamin c and iron . Biotin 2500mcg daily. Also moisturize with eucerin smooth essentials frequently during day on nails.
Answered 1/10/2013
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