Nail Growth Reveals Health Secrets: Fast Nails, Healthy Organs?

• Fingernail growth rate may indicate internal health and longevity, according to recent research.
• Harvard geneticist Dr. David Sinclair suggests fast-growing nails after age 30 signal optimal organ function.
• Slow nail growth, conversely, might indicate internal aging and reduced organ efficiency.
• Studies since 1979 show nail growth naturally slows by 0.5% per week after age 30.
• Nails can also signal nutrient deficiencies (zinc, iron, calcium, vitamin A) or potential illnesses.

Why It Matters: Your nail growth rate offers subtle clues about your internal health and potential longevity.