Dealing with brittle nails

* My nails have become very brittle recently. Is there anything I can take to strengthen them?

I am going through the menopause and this may be the cause.

>>There can be a number of reasons for brittle nails, and for women who are experiencing the menopause this may be due to an oestrogen deficiency. Oestrogen regulates skin and nail growth, and, as the level of oestrogen falls, nails may become less flexible and more prone to breaking or splitting.