What Does the Half-Moon at the Base of Your Nails Mean?

🧬 The Lifestyle Connection

Like your skin and hair, your nails can reflect the state of your overall health. A healthy, visible lunula often corresponds with:

  • A nutrient-rich diet (especially protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins)

  • Balanced hormone levels

  • Low stress and proper rest

On the other hand, faded or absent lunulae may be linked to:

  • Poor nutrition or crash dieting

  • Chronic stress or burnout

  • Hormonal shifts, such as menopause or postpartum changes

This makes the lunula a surprisingly helpful marker of how your lifestyle is affecting your body.

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