O Human Body gives signs, most of the time, when something is not going well. In general, it occurs through physical discomfort: fever, sneezing, prostration. Other times, they can be through skin manifestations, such as blackheads, pimples or spots. In the case of the white spot on the nail, it was popularly believed that it was a sign of calcium deficiency. However, this is not true. So, find out in this article what the white spots on the nail could be.
What does the white spot on the nail mean?
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Mineral salts are extremely important for our body. They act as enzymatic cofactors, that is, they can increase the speed of a metabolic reaction when they help activate an enzyme - which is what does the hard work of speeding up reactions. In the case of calcium, it also forms bones and teeth, acts in the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as has other functions.
For these and other reasons, it is essential for the human body. However, although it is very important, it is not the cause of the white spot on the nail. The real cause of the blur is zinc, or rather the lack of it, another extremely important mineral for the body.
Who disclosed the information was the nutritionist Pooja Makhija. Learn more about him:
What is the importance of the mineral zinc?
Zinc is the second most abundant mineral in the human body. First, there is iron, which makes up the hemoglobin. Among the vital functions of zinc, the following stand out:
- Participation in protein synthesis;
- Participation in DNA synthesis and cell division;
- Helps in the healing process;
- Stimulates hormone production.
Due to this, leukonychia — that is, zinc deficiency — concerns health authorities and the white spot on the nails is an important alert that more attention needs to be paid to this mineral.
Why did it take so long to come to that conclusion?
It is difficult to get a total zinc count from a blood test. This is due to the fact that the highest percentage of zinc is distributed in cells and tissues, making its detection difficult.
Signs of zinc deficiency—beyond the stain.
Some signs may indicate that you are zinc deficient. To confirm, however, you need to go to a doctor for routine tests. Discover some signs:
- You don't get enough sleep and you always wake up tired;
- Low sexual desire;
- Abrupt weight gain;
- You have delayed healing.
