Answer to: Splitting nails on my child

What do you mean by splitting? Flaking? Cracking down the middle vertically? Usually in children, the nails flake and peel off easily. This is a mineral deficiency. It could be one of many minerals, or a combination of minerals. Calcium (and vitamin D) is the most common. It could also be Silica. At times, it is indirectly a mineral/vitamin deficiency because of what the child is eating, like refined sugar, processed foods, food allergens, etc. It would be helpful to see a naturopathic physician in my opinion, just to maximize your child's health.