Evidence supporting the use of: Cane Molasses
For the body system: Nails

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Cane molasses has a history of traditional use as a nutritional supplement due to its content of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, as well as B vitamins. In traditional folk medicine, particularly in the southern United States and the Caribbean, blackstrap molasses has been consumed as a tonic to "strengthen" the body, including claims that it can improve hair and nail health. The rationale is that the minerals and nutrients found in molasses are important for overall health, including the growth and maintenance of nails, which are composed primarily of keratin, a protein that requires adequate nutrition for optimal synthesis.

However, there is a lack of direct scientific evidence or clinical trials specifically linking cane molasses consumption to improved nail health or structure. The evidence that does exist is largely anecdotal or based on the general principle that deficiencies in iron, zinc, or biotin can lead to brittle or unhealthy nails, and that molasses, being a source of some of these nutrients (notably iron), could help address such deficiencies. There is no robust body of modern scientific literature validating its use specifically for nail support. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition and plausible nutritional reasoning, direct scientific validation is limited, and evidence is considered modest.

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Other body systems supported by Cane Molasses

Blood
Digestive System
Hair
Heart
Liver
Nails

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