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.
How Much Fiber Should I Eat Each Day? Depending on your gender and age, you should try to consume 20-38 g of fiber per day. Men ages 50 and younger should try to eat 38 g of fiber per day, and men 51 years and older should shoot for 30 g per day. Women ages 50 and younger should aim for 25 g per day and women 51 years and older should consume 21 g of fiber per day. Most Americans are currently eating half of the recommended amounts of fiber each day. Read your food labels to find out how much fiber (in grams) is in each serving of your favorite foods.