Strengthen your nails and hair by eating eggs
If you buy shampoos and conditioners fortified with biotin, you may be surprised to learn that eating eggs — specifically the yolks — can actually be an easy way to further increase your biotin intake. “Biotin, a B-complex vitamin, may play a role in the development of keratin,” Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, explained to Health. “Since both hair and nails are made of keratin, through a similar process in the body, it’s thought that nutrients that help one can also help the other,” he revealed.
As highlighted above, eggs also contain vitamin B12, protein, zinc — not to mention iron. These are all nutrients you want for healthy hair. “Hair thrives on protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12,” dermatologist Dendy Engelman told PopSugar, adding, “These nutrients help support hair structure, growth, breakdown carbs and fats, moisturize the scalp, and distribute oxygen to the cells.” Yes, this power food will have your hair and nails looking eggcellent in no time (sorry, not sorry).
