Why Are My Fingernails Bumpy

Vertical ridges or bumps can appear on your nails as sign to you. Usually it's something simple, such as an iron deficiency poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients. Though it can be something serious, like kidney trouble. If the ridges are running side-to-side your body is telling you that you are over stressed. Nails are made up of protein which you can get from beans, oats, seeds, nuts, eggs and lean meats. Calcium is also important for healthy nail growth. You can increase your calcium through eating more leafy green vegetables, dairy products and sesames seeds. The vitamins you will want to add to your diet are vitamin B12 and C.