Nutrition Facts: Does Low Iron Cause Pitted Nails, or Is It Another Condition?
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Approximately 9% of women in the U.S. aged 18–49 meet the laboratory criteria for iron-deficiency anemia, which can have visible effects on nails. This frequently leads to the question: **Does low iron cause pitted nails?** While low iron and other nutritional deficiencies can indeed impact the health and appearance of nails, the symptom of small, pinpoint depressions is often associated with different underlying conditions, while iron deficiency typically presents as spoon-shaped nails.
