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Might the lack of crescent moon on my nails mean a b12 deficiency?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

It might but...: I searched & found sites claiming lack of lunula indicate B12 deficiency but have found no objective evidence to support this- it may be true for some but there is no proof. Others say it means hypothyroidism or poor circulation. I don't think anyone knows for sure! see http://www.Healingwell.Com/community/default.Aspx?F=30&m=1630799 & http://www.Normanallan.Com/med/askdr/finger.Html#moons.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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