Electrolytes or something along that line that opens up your cell membrane allows better assimilating of vitamins and minerals. However, even though my moons are coming back, my fingernalis are still very brittle. Bottom line, I do think how your fingernails look is a good indicator of things going awry in your body. Sbilek
Recommended Intake. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that half of the grains you eat consist of whole grains. This means women should eat at least three 1-ounce servings of whole grains per day, and men should eat three to four servings.
It covers all the vitamins and minerals you should get, preferably from food. Calcium. Foods that have it: Milk, fortified nondairy alternatives like soy milk, yogurt, hard cheeses, fortified cereals, kale. How much you need: 1  Adults ages 19-50: 1,000 milligrams per day. 2  Women age 51 and older: 1,200 milligrams per day.