i heard that drinking geletin/jello can make your nails grow, is this true.
2006-08-23 07:42:55 · 28 answers · asked by sw 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
i don't think so....
eat healthy & wash ur nails then apply lemon juice on them for 15 min daily & cut the cracked edges. that's it.
2006-08-23 07:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lazlouz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"They said" does not interpret as "It's true", please!!!
"From Ask The Dietician:
The question is: Does eating Jell-O strengthen your nails? Is this a question you might be able to answer?
Eating Jell-O (gelatin is the basic ingredient) or unflavored gelatin does not strengthens nails. Nails are composed of protein with a high sulfur content. All protein you eat is broken down and circulates in your body protein pool (as amino acids) that is used to build and repair muscles, organs and other protein structures like hair and nails. (By the way, excess protein is stored as body fat.)"
Also, from Parade.com:
"Myth: Gelatin strengthens nails.
Fact: The protein in food is what strengthens fingernails—not gelatin. That’s because fingernails consist of protein with high sulfur content. Dietary protein is broken down into amino acids, which circulate throughout the body and repair muscles, organs and other structures, such as the hair and nails. "
So, just because they say so, don't mean it is so . . . sorry!!
On the other hand, I've noticed that mine grow best during summer, which I swear is due to vitamin D from the sun! And Sally Hansen's Diamond Strength Nail Polish is the hardest stuff out there to keep my nails strong -- I've even worn the letters off my keyboard at work!!
Try the last link below for tips on good care for your fingernails, as well. Good luck!
2006-08-23 07:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the short answer is yes...the slight explanation is that jello is made out of gelatin which is made out of the hooves of animals namely horses and the chemical make up is the same/similar to the make up of our nails so more of the chemical in the body makes your nails grow but if you really want your nails and hair to grow smoke pot studies have shown that for some reason marijuana increases nail and hair growth like 2-10 times the normal rate.
2006-08-23 07:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by J. H. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make your nails grow, it strengthens them. Years ago a product was on the market- still is I think- called Knox Gelatin. Their selling point was stronger nails. My dad worked for the company that sold Knox.
Hope this helps and have a great day!!!
2006-08-23 07:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make them more resistent to breaking because of the geletin. Whether or not they grow faster, I dont think so, but they could get longer without breaking!
2006-08-23 07:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,I heard that too but I thought it was geletin,the stuff jello is made of
2006-08-27 06:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called Knox gelatin for nails...you should be able to find it in the grocery store with the other jello's....it's clear and yes it helps..it also tells you on the box what it is for...good luck
2006-08-23 07:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Callie ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very good for strenghening nails in fact at the grocery store that I shop at they have gelatin capsules you can buy just for that purpose.
2006-08-23 07:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard that drinking will help, but KNOXgeletin, the unflavered kind is supposed to stenghten nails, your supposed to mix it up and soak nails in it after mixed but not set yet
2006-08-23 07:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by ricki_lain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jello has gelatin... your know.. when you ahve a pack of pork from the supermarket and there's that red-ish pink-ish liquid.. that sutff
nails and hair is made of keratin.. something yoru body makes... euh..has no relation? at least not for growing FASTER
2006-08-23 07:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by Charly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋