Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the body system: Nails
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Zinc is scientifically validated as an important micronutrient for supporting nail health. Multiple studies have demonstrated that zinc plays a crucial role in cell division, protein synthesis, and immune function—all processes essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy nails. Zinc deficiency has been directly linked to various nail abnormalities, including white spots (leukonychia), brittle nails, and delayed nail growth. Clinical literature, such as articles published in Dermatology Research and Practice (2013) and American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (2017), documents cases where zinc supplementation improved nail health in individuals with proven deficiencies. The structural integrity of the nail matrix depends on adequate zinc levels, and dermatologists sometimes recommend zinc supplementation for patients with unexplained nail dystrophies after ruling out other causes. While general supplementation in those without deficiency has not shown dramatic improvements, the evidence supporting zinc’s role in correcting or preventing deficiency-related nail problems is strong. Overall, zinc’s use for supporting the nails is grounded in both a clear physiological rationale and in clinical studies demonstrating benefit, particularly in deficient populations.
Other ingredients that support Nails
amino acidsbiotin
bovine
bovine gelatin
bovine liver
calcium
ceramides
collagen
fish protein
folate
gelatin
horsetail
iron
kale
l-cysteine
l-cystine
l-methionine
protein
selenium
silicon
keratin
soybean
spinach
vitamin B
vitamin C
seaweed
zinc
trace minerals
wheat germ
algae
Argan nut oil
Animal protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
Brazil nut
Chia seed
Chicken
Cystine
DL-Methionine
Egg
Egg protein
Molasses
Quinoa Protein
Other body systems supported by zinc
Adrenal GlandsArteries
Blood
Brain
Brain
Cortisol
Digestive System
Eyes
Glandular System
Gums
Hair
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Liver
Male Reproductive System
Mucus Membranes
Nails
Nerves
Pancreas Head
Parathyroid Glands
Parotids (Salivary Glands)
Peyer’s patches
Pituitary
Prostate
Rectum
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skin
Small Intestines
Smell
Stomach
Structural System
Sweat Glands
Taste
Taste
Teeth
Testes
Testes
Testosterone
Thymus
Thyroid Gland
Tonsils
Uterus
Vocal Cords
Products containing zinc
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine 5-HTP Power
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Candida Clear
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Men's Formula (With Lycopene)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Target TS-II Formula
Nature's Sunshine Thyroid Support
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
