Comments on: Tipnut Mailbag: Does Gelatin or Jello Really Strengthen Nails?

By: susie

susie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:46:14 +0000

Ditto! Scientific or not, I tried the OJ and Knox gelatin as a last resort to my problem nails and now they are gorgeous. I have never had strong nails before. I eat plenty of protein, moisturize, do not abuse my nails but they always have been brittle, split, weak, etc. Now, strong and long.

No explanation, but half a glass of OJ with one packet of Knox gelatin per day did the trick. I am going to the store to buy my second box now!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:38:14 +0000

I don’t care what ’science’ says about gelatin not working for nails. The proof is in my nails. I have the worse nails in the world, and the only way I can grow them at all is when I am taking gelatin regularly. I have gone off and on it for testing and other reasons (it takes months, each time, of course, because of the slow growth of nails). Each time I have been off the gelatin my nails start to crack, break, split, and I have to keep them cut down to the skin. After a couple of months on gelatin, I once again have long healthy nails. The difference is night and day. There is no question about it!

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:01:25 +0000

For years I have been plagued by thin, soft and peeling fingernails. Nothing I tried seemed to make much difference including gelatin. I have been taking biotin capsules for several months now and have seen a big improvement in the strength of my nails. Also in how fast they grow.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:29 +0000

Gelatin is actually made from the bones.

By: TipNut

TipNut — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:00:24 +0000

This tip was sent in by Carol:

Here’s another great tip for beautiful finger nails: Massage Olive Oil around the cuticle bed and over entire nail nightly …guaranteed in a short time you will see beautiful while nails and no more unsightly hangnails!!

thanks a bunch Carol!

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:45:40 +0000

I have had brittle nails for years. Since I reched my 50th birthday I have been taking more calcium. I now have lovely strong nails. Coincidence or not, I intend to keep taking the calcium

By: Lori S

Lori S — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:50:21 +0000

Unless it says “vegan” on the box, gelatin is made from crushed animal skin. We found gluten-free, vegan jello made by Natural Desserts at Whole Foods. It contains no artificial colors or flavors. Thought people might want to know.

By: nancy s

nancy s — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:24:36 +0000

Regarding the gelatin issue, we learned in college nutrition class that gelatin is an incomplete protein, that is lacking in all the essential amino acids needed for growth and repair of cells and tissues. Therefor, unable to ‘grow’ stronger, healthier nails. Animal protein contains all essential amino acids, therefor promoting growth and repair of tissues as well as a myriad of other functions. Hope this sheds some more light on the subject.