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Nutrition, Herbs, and Supplements for Nail Health
Course Overview
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What You'll Learn
The nail is an extension of the skin and can provide clues to systemic health and wellness. Microorganisms, nutrition, and individual nail composition can contribute to the health and appearance of nails. There are several medications for treating common nail disorders such as onychomycosis, but their mixed efficacy and patient burden can spur a desire for alternative treatments. This article highlights a few common nail disorders and the evidence for treating them outside of the pharmaceutical realm. Is biotin all that it is cracked up to be, and should you try tea tree oil for nail fungus?
Learning Objectives
- Formulate a non-pharmacological treatment option for brittle nails and onychomycosis.
- Identify nail components and describe its structure
- Recognize a possible nutrient deficiency from a nail presentation.
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This comprehensive series offers an in-depth review of the evidence for nutrition, herbs, and supplements to address dermatological conditions including their influence on the microbiome and a discussion of the Gut-Skin-Axis. Topics range from acne and hair care, to nail health and anti-aging, and even discussions around peptide therapy, polyphenols, and amino acids for dermatology.
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