Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?

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Isa,

Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the

nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the

nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.

Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme

synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and

carbohydrate metabolism.

Limin

> Dear all,

> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l

have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very

irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and

breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow

better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney

problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes,

in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they

recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but

it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

>

> I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> Thank you all!

> Isa

>

> Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment? Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.Limin> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to add to what Limin said

You may also need to add in Biosil supplement in with the rest of what was

suggested.

Biosil is a liquid can be added to juice or water each day.

Allie

>

> > Dear all,

> > I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what

l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a

very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins)

peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was

somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him

kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in

his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer,

they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures

but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

> >

> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> > Thank you all!

> > Isa

> >

> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, silica can help with the nails. Just want to provide an alternative

admin method to what Allie said: You can rub Biosil directly on the soles of

the feet at bedtime. Dr. K mentioned that walking with bare feet on

mineral-rich soil has many heath benefits. Since this is not a convenient

practice in our daily life (unless you live close to a clean beach), he

suggested rubbing a few drops of Biosil on the soles at bad time.

Limin

> Just wanted to add to what Limin said

> You may also need to add in Biosil supplement in with the rest of what was

suggested.

> Biosil is a liquid can be added to juice or water each day.

>

> Allie

>

>

>>

>>> Dear all,

>>> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what

l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a

very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins)

peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was

somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him

kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in

his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer,

they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures

but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

>>>

>>> I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

>>> Thank you all!

>>> Isa

>>>

>>> Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

>>>

>>> ------------------------------------

>>>

>>>

[Guest guest]

Have you tested for KPU? May be heneeds a KPU protocol...

Sasmita

> >

> > > Dear all,

> > > I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or

what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in

a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins)

peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was

somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him

kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in

his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer,

they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures

but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

> > >

> > > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> > > Thank you all!

> > > Isa

> > >

> > > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

What is the name of a KPU test covered by ins. and the Dx and ins. code?To: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Sent: Mon, January 24, 2011 3:26:21 PMSubject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?

Have you tested for KPU? May be heneeds a KPU protocol...

Sasmita

> >

> > > Dear all,

> > > I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

> > >

> > > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> > > Thank you all!

> > > Isa

> > >

> > > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Isa,

My boys had that sort of toe nails that you mention, their pediatritian told me

it was lack of calcium and that I should supplement them with SILICA and since

they have been taking 10 drops twice daily their toe nails became stronger and

have better shape now, I also notice that the they have more hair and tends to

grow quicker.

They were also having calcium but I don't thing they were absorbing it or was

directed to the right places and it looks like silica is doing a better job.

Olga

>

> Dear all,

> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l

have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very

irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and

breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow

better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney

problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes,

in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they

recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but

it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

>

> I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> Thank you all!

> Isa

>

> Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

>

[Guest guest]

Isa,We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body.LiminThank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.Limin> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Dear Limin, was it difficult to collect the sample properly (darkness, juice box w vitamin C, etc). Did u do the KPU protocol w your son? Have u retested? Sorry so many questions!Thank you Limin ;-)IsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:48:57 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment? Isa,We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body.LiminThank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.Limin> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

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I did this test a couple of years ago.  I kept the urine collection container in an ice chest right next to the toilet so I could make the transfer quickly.  Ice packs kept the urine cold, and it was in the dark as long as the lid was on the ice chest.  I do not have a window in my bathroom, so it was easy to keep the room dark. Anne M., BSN, MSN/IH, RNmcfighter@... From: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism [mailto:BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism ] On Behalf Of isaguzmandiaz2@...Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:18 AMTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment? Dear Limin, was it difficult to collect the sample properly (darkness, juice box w vitamin C, etc). Did u do the KPU protocol w your son? Have u retested? Sorry so many questions!Thank you Limin ;-)IsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel Sender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:48:57 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment? Isa, We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body. Limin Thank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment? Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.Limin> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Isa,Zyto picked up kryptopyrrole stressor in my son twice, before we did the urine pyrrole test. We did the protocol for about 10 months, during which we did high zinc for about 4 months. My son's expressive language finally emerged after taking high dose zinc for 4 months. However, by the end of 4 months, the signs of zinc toxicity became noticeable. I dropped the dosage. Luckily, his language gains didn't go away after dropping the dosage. I chelated him using Phospholipids Exchange and chlorella, when on KPU protocol. I have not re-tested him for KPU. Nowadays my son only takes 30 mg of zinc and a B complex supplement for maintenance. However, he is on 8 mg biotin 3X with meals to support mitochondria. Biotin is necessary for cell growth and the production of fatty acids. I am thinking of adding back low dose taurine to help with fat metabolism. LiminDear Limin, was it difficult to collect the sample properly (darkness, juice box w vitamin C, etc). Did u do the KPU protocol w your son? Have u retested? Sorry so many questions!Thank you Limin ;-)IsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:48:57 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body.LiminThank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.Limin> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Limin,

What were the signs of zinc toxicity? Thank you.

Isa,

Zyto picked up kryptopyrrole stressor in my son twice, before we did the urine pyrrole test. We did the protocol for about 10 months, during which we did high zinc for about 4 months. My son's expressive language finally emerged after taking high dose zinc for 4 months. However, by the end of 4 months, the signs of zinc toxicity became noticeable. I dropped the dosage. Luckily, his language gains didn't go away after dropping the dosage. I chelated him using Phospholipids Exchange and chlorella, when on KPU protocol.

I have not re-tested him for KPU. Nowadays my son only takes 30 mg of zinc and a B complex supplement for maintenance. However, he is on 8 mg biotin 3X with meals to support mitochondria. Biotin is necessary for cell growth and the production of fatty acids. I am thinking of adding back low dose taurine to help with fat metabolism.

Limin

Dear Limin, was it difficult to collect the sample properly (darkness, juice box w vitamin C, etc). Did u do the KPU protocol w your son? Have u retested? Sorry so many questions!

Thank you Limin ;-)

Isa

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Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?

Isa,

We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body.

Limin

Thank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly.

KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.

Thank u Limin

Blessings

Isa

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ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism

Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?

Isa,

Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.

Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

Limin

On Jan 23, 2011, at 09:01 PM, isaguzmandiaz2@... <mailto:isaguzmandiaz2%40yahoo.com.mx> wrote:

> Dear all,

> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

>

> I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> Thank you all!

> Isa

>

> Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

In our case, chapped, bleeding lips, and white patches (discoloration) on my son's cheeks -- these are signs of copper deficiency induced by high zinc supplement. After we decreased zinc intake, the white patches and lip bleeding went away. My son's lips are still chapped, despite of drinking plenty of water. I am reducing his mineral intake to see if this helps.LiminLimin,What were the signs of zinc toxicity? Thank you.Isa,Zyto picked up kryptopyrrole stressor in my son twice, before we did the urine pyrrole test. We did the protocol for about 10 months, during which we did high zinc for about 4 months. My son's expressive language finally emerged after taking high dose zinc for 4 months. However, by the end of 4 months, the signs of zinc toxicity became noticeable. I dropped the dosage. Luckily, his language gains didn't go away after dropping the dosage. I chelated him using Phospholipids Exchange and chlorella, when on KPU protocol. I have not re-tested him for KPU. Nowadays my son only takes 30 mg of zinc and a B complex supplement for maintenance. However, he is on 8 mg biotin 3X with meals to support mitochondria. Biotin is necessary for cell growth and the production of fatty acids. I am thinking of adding back low dose taurine to help with fat metabolism. LiminDear Limin, was it difficult to collect the sample properly (darkness, juice box w vitamin C, etc). Did u do the KPU protocol w your son? Have u retested? Sorry so many questions!Thank you Limin ;-)IsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:48:57 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,We did the urine pyrrole test with Vitamin Diagnostics. My son had elevated pyrrole in his urine - positive for KPU. Kryptopyrrole binds with vitamin B6 and zinc and a few others B vitamins and minerals, and makes them unavailable to the body.LiminThank you Limin, as a matter of fact, he has both on board since a while... Biotin is a basic here due to its yeast inhibiting properties and b is something l rotate constantly. KPU has also been on my list of possible causes, since Dr K mentions it can show that as a symptom. This labtest is not available here. Have you ever done this labwork? Where did u do it? Perhaps l can accomodate a dark bathroom for the next time l visit the USA.Thank u LiminBlessingsIsaEnviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de TelcelSender: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:35:25 -0800To: <BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism >ReplyTo: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Subject: Re: Ridged, flaky toenails, can someone comment?Isa,Is he on B complex supplement? Deficiency in B12 can lead to dryness in the nails, so they become fragile and easily broken. Deficiency in biotin makes the nails weak, brittle, flaky, and prone to splitting.Dr. K includes biotin for treatment of KPU. Biotin deficiency inhibits heme synthesis and impairs mitochondria. Biotin is essential for both fat and carbohydrate metabolism.LiminOn Jan 23, 2011, at 09:01 PM, isaguzmandiaz2@...<mailto:isaguzmandiaz2%40yahoo.com.mx> wrote:> Dear all,> I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins) peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer, they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me brainstorming? Can someone relate?> Thank you all!> Isa> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel> > ------------------------------------> >

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Previous comments have been very good...just to add to them I went to my

" Prescription for Nutritional Healing " book by Phyllis A Balch from the " Nail

Problems " section:

" The following are some of the changes that nutritional deficiencies can produce

in the nails:

* A lack of protein, folic acid, and vit C causes hang-nails. White bands across

the nails are also an indication of protein deficiency.

* A lack of vit A and calcium causes dryness and brittleness.

* A deficiency of the B vits causes fragility, with horizontal & vertical

ridges.

* Insuffiecient intake of vit B12 leads to excessive dryness, very rounded &

curved nail ends, and darkened nails.

* Iron deficiency may result in " spoon " nails " nails that develop a concave

shape) and/or ridges.

* Zinc deficiency may cause the development of white spots on the nails.

* A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid (HCI) contributes to splitting nails. "

Under the Nutrient section they mention several of the items that this group has

mentioned

Under Very Important:

*Acidophilus

*Free-form amino acids (the building materials for new nails..also supplies

sulfer which is necessary for skin & nail growth).

*Silica (or horsetail or oat straw) supplies silicon needed for hair, bones &

strong nails

*Vit A (the body cannot utilize protein without vit A)

Under Helpful:

*Black current seed oil

*Calcium & Magnesium & Vit D3

*Iron

*B complex incl B12, Biotin, Folic Acid

*Zinc

Herbs:

*Alfalfa, black cohosh, burdock root, dandelion, gotu kola & yellow dock are

rich in minerals, including silica & zinc, as well as B vits-all of which

strengthen the nails. Horsetail & oat straw are good sources of silica.

*Borage seed, flaxseed, lemongrass, parsley, primrose, pumpkin seed, and sage

are all good sourses of essential fatty acids, which nourish the nails.

Caution-Do Not use sage if you suffer from any kind of seizure disorder.

*Butcher's broom, chamo ile, ginkgo biloba, rosemary, sassafras, and turmeric

are good for circulation, which nourishes the nails.

Under some of the recommendations:

*Drink fresh carrot juice daily. This is high in calcium & phosphorus & is very

good for strengthening the nails.

*Supplement your diet w/royal jelly, a good source of essential fatty acids, &

spirulina or kelp, which are rich in silica, zinc & B bits & help strengthen

nails.

*To restore color & texture to brittle, yellowed nails, make a mixture of equal

parts of honey, avocado oil & egg yolk & add a pinch of salt. Rub the misture

into nails & cuticles. Leave it on for half an hour, then rinse off. Repeat this

treatment daily. You should begin to see results after about 2 weeks.

*To strengthen the nails, try soaking them in warm olive oil or cider vinegar

for 10-20 min daily.

She has a whole page of Disorders That Show Up in the Nails...couple that pop

out from your description are:

*Pitted red-brown spots & frayed & spit ends indicate psoriasis, vit C, folic

acid, & protein are needed.

*Brittle, soft, shiny nails without a moon may indicate an overactive thyroid.

*Brittle nails signify possible iron deficiency, thyroid problems, impaired

kidney function, & circulation problems. "

Lots of other stuff in the book...this is just what jumped out at me from your

description....tired of typing...

Hugs my friend!

Rita

> >

> > Dear all,

> > I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or what

l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in a

very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins)

peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was

somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him

kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in

his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer,

they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures

but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

> >

> > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> > Thank you all!

> > Isa

> >

> > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

> >

>

[Guest guest]

One other thing I forgot to mention...

a drop of LDM-100 on each nail daily has helped my family a lot (just an

fyi...if there's a lot of fungus you will loose the nail & regrow another

one...we've had several people in my immediate & extended family loose nails &

regrow new healthy nails).

Hugs!

Rita

> > >

> > > Dear all,

> > > I have been observing my son's toenails and l don't like what I see (or

what l have found when l google it!), his toenails (big toe especially) grow in

a very irregular pattern, are flaky and thin (look almost like onion skins)

peeling and breaking in pieces before l can cut them in a good shape. This was

somehow better when he was taking k2, now its back to the same. K2 gave him

kidney problems. I can assure you this is NOT a fungal problem. It is only in

his toes, in his fingernails are ok, but l must say if one a careful observer,

they recently started to show tiny dots on the surface that look like punctures

but it affects the shiny part of the nails only...

> > >

> > > I don't want to speculate too much about this, but could you gals help me

brainstorming? Can someone relate?

> > > Thank you all!

> > > Isa

> > >

> > > Enviado desde mi oficina móvil BlackBerry® de Telcel

> > >

> >

>