I've been lacking calcium in my diet and I know that toenails are mostly calcium. I asked my doctor what he thought but I'm not sure he speaks English very well. I know it's pretty unconventional but I think my toenails are a good source for wasted minerals.
Any ideas?
2006-07-02 19:40:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Just make sure you take the polish off first...nail polish has toxins in it. Otherwise, enjoy! If you are also low on protein, semen is a great source!
2006-07-03 08:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by HOT A$S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Toenails, as well as fingernails and hair, are NOT good calcium sources. They are mostly keratinized protein.
If you don't savor the idea of typical sources of calcium -- dairy foods -- be confident in the knowledge that dark green veggies and many nuts are high in calcium. You could simply do a Google search for "foods high in calcium"...
While it's true that there are far more parasites living under the nail edges of the hand as compared to the foot, it's still not a good idea to consume toenails -- assuming you are actually serious!
Good Luck...
:)
2006-07-02 20:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by fitpro11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toenails contain calcium, but not that much because toenails is dominated by proteins same with our hair,,,it is rich in protein than calcium,,,,a person eathinh his nails shows a sign of emotional or mental disorder,,,,better see you're psychiatrist.
2006-07-02 20:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eating toenails is alittle nasty but a habit lots of people do so not weird. take a vitamin or eat calcium rich foods. toenails are not sanitary nor do they provide calcium. foods: milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli, o.j. w/calcium,much more.
2006-07-02 20:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get some calcium tablets sicko.
2006-07-02 19:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude ur fukcin gross. god knows what all is in ur toenails and on ur feet. if u need calcium take CALCIUM PILLS or eat DAIRY. u weirdo!
2006-07-03 08:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by mfn1124 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO i do it all the time
2006-07-02 19:46:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not as weird as eating other people's toenails. ha3! cheers!
2006-07-02 19:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, um, no....sperm is full of nutrients too, mainly fructose, but i dont suggest u start eating that! lol.
increase calicum uptake, youghurt, cheese, milk, etc.
2006-07-02 19:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by ilikechattin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink milk
2006-07-02 20:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋