hi Michelle,

1000 mg of vitamin E is a really high dose, especially to be taking it for a prolonged period of time. For general health, 100 to 200 mg per day is recommended. For therapeutic use, such as preventive heart and blood vessel health and blood sugar stabilising, 400 to 800 mg per day is what's recommended. Doses over 800 mg per day should be taken with caution, or under the supervision of a health care provider. Doses above 800mg per day for prolonged periods can cause blood-thinning and bleeding problems.

I couldn't see anywhere that excessive vitamin E caused dry brittle nails, so I doubt that's the problem. Biotin is often helpful for dry brittle nails, hair and skin problems, so you might give that a try. 50 to 300 mcg per day.

How do you use your hands? Are they in water a lot, or you have to wash them often? This can dry out the nails. Also, some types of nail polish and remover can be very drying. A simple hand cream .. especially one with keratin protein in it .. can help solve the problem. Make sure you massage it well into the nails.

Here's some helpful info from MotherNature.com about Brittle Nails.

hth,

Doreen