What Are Your Nails Made Out Of?

What Are Your Nails Made Out Of?

What Are Your Nails Made Out Of? This may seem to be quite the odd question, because it is not a material that one would immediately think of. Nails are interesting in that they have many function. Some of these functions include grabbing items, protecting the finger’s nerve endings, and to act as semi-claws.

Some scientists argue the evolutionary theory that since humans evolved from primates, one of the ancestors would have had claws. These claws then evolved into fingernails as the species became specialized using tools, and no longer required the use of claws.

This material also comprises your hair. Do you know what the answer is? Click more to see!

The Answer

The answer is keratin! How many of you knew that? Keratin is a protein that is found in nails, hair, horns, claws, and on the epidermal layer. Keratin is used to add strength to already existing keratin-based structures. Some cosmetics companies sell keratin based products for stronger hair and nails.

Final Thoughts

Did you know the answer was keratin? Have you ever used products with keratin in them? Do you have any other medical trivia you are willing so share with us? Comment below!