Consuming the right vitamins and minerals is crucial to helping your body—from your brain all the way to your fingernails and toenails—function properly. If you’ve noticed that your nails ...

In addition to vitamins, the human body requires several minerals to function optimally. Mineral deficiencies are often responsible for symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, low moods and lack of focus.

Calcium: It helps protect bones from thinning, maintains healthy blood pressure and aids muscle and nerve function. Adults ages 19 to 50 require 1,000 mg of calcium a day.