Natural Health: My nails keep breaking even though I have plenty of calcium in my diet

Marine collagen is the best choice for nail, hair, and skin health; whereas bovine collagen is typically recommended for joint, bone, and muscle repair.
I keep my nails short, which helps, but they still chip. I make sure to eat plenty of calcium in my diet — milk, yoghurt and cheese. Is there a supplement you could recommend?

I keep my nails short, which helps, but they still chip. I make sure to eat plenty of calcium in my diet — milk, yoghurt and cheese. Is there a supplement you could recommend?

I'm in my 50s and have noticed my nails are breaking easily. I keep them cut short, which helps, but they still chip. I make sure to eat plenty of calcium in my diet — milk, yoghurt and cheese. Is there a supplement you could recommend?

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