Are little white spots on fingernails the sign of a nutritional deficiency?
No – stories circulate periodically suggesting that these spots indicate a lack of calcium, zinc or some other nutrient, but there is no evidence to support such contentions. White spots on fingernails reflect injury or forceful pressure on the nail, often occurring several months before you see the spot appear. Changes in our nails can reflect health problems or nutritional deficiencies, so if you see changes that concern you, don’t hesitate to discuss them with your physician. But those little white spots are almost sure to be insignificant. *** The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is the cancer charity that fosters research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk, interprets the scientific literature and educates the public about the results. It has contributed more than $91 million for innovative research conducted at universities, hospitals and research centers across the country. AICR has published two landmark reports
