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Holiday Travel Survival Kit: Stay Energized and Balanced On-the-Go
The holiday season is a stressful time. Travel, indulgent food, alcohol, in-laws—the holidays take a greater toll on your body than any other time of year. There’s also a good chance you’ll come back from the holidays ill. Cold and flu incidence increases dramatically in winter, and research shows airports and family gatherings are major vectors for illness. [*] And even if you evade sickness, you’ll likely return home feeling more depleted than rested.
November 25, 2024
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Feed Your Microbiome with Minerals
Minerals are one of the most overlooked contributors to a healthy gut. They help feed and support your microbiome, nurturing good bacteria and discouraging damaging bacteria.
November 18, 2024
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The Pros and Cons of Fasted Workouts for Men
Fasted workouts are a popular way to get in shape quickly. They’re great for burning fat and can increase your focus in the gym—but they’re also taxing on your body and may limit your performance, depending on the kind of workout you do.
November 11, 2024
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Stay Hydrated While Fasting: How Minerals Help
Intermittent fasting is a great way to lose weight, lower inflammation, enhance your brain function, and more. But if you’re going to fast multiple times per week, it’s important that you do it right. While fasting is undeniably good for you, there are a couple fasting mistakes many people make that put significant stress on the body.
November 06, 2024
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Minerals for PMS and Menstrual Cramps
Cramps can range from mildly uncomfortable to devastating, and PMS often comes with bloating, fatigue, headaches, and more. PMS isn’t just physical, either: a lot of women report anxiety, low mood, brain fog, trouble sleeping, and other mental symptoms that accompany pain and cramping.
October 29, 2024
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What Are Electrolytes and Why Do You Need Them?
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge in your body. They’re most famous with regards to hydration—getting enough electrolytes is essential to staying hydrated—but they’re also important for baseline cellular function.
October 25, 2024
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Minerals: The Ultimate Support for OMAD (One Meal A Day)
One meal a day (OMAD) fasting is just what its name suggests: you eat one big meal each day and fast the rest of the time. OMAD is a popular form of fasting. It’s great for weight loss and has a variety of other benefits ranging from decreased inflammation to better brain function.
October 18, 2024
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Salt-Based Vs. Plant-Based Electrolytes: Which Is Better?
Most electrolyte drinks and powders use salt-based electrolytes: minerals that are bound to oppositely charged substances to form a neutral, stable compound. Salt-based minerals are inexpensive and easy to produce, which makes them popular with the vast majority of electrolyte producers. But mineral salts also have several downsides that make them an ineffective choice for replenishing electrolytes.
October 14, 2024
women
Mastering Menopause with Plant-Based Minerals
Menopause is the largest hormonal shift in a woman’s life. It usually happens between ages 45 and 55, and while it’s a natural part of aging, it’s a difficult time for a lot of women. During menopause your estrogen and progesterone production drops by more than 90%. That can come with a lot of side effects, from hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia to muscle pain and mood swings.
October 04, 2024
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Microminerals: the 70+ Minerals Your Body Needs
While these rarer minerals are only present in small amounts, most of them play essential, specialized roles in your body. They’re important for metabolism, cardiovascular health, brain function, and hormone production, and not getting enough of them can have a bigger effect on your daily performance than you might expect.
September 30, 2024
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Are You Underfueling? Minerals and Hair Loss
Mineral deficiencies can present in a variety of ways—fatigue, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, even dental problems or joint pain. One common presentation is hair loss. Minerals play a huge role in both hair structure and follicle health. If you notice your hair thinning or falling out, or your hair becomes unusually dry or brittle, you may not be getting enough of a few essential minerals.
September 24, 2024
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BEAM Minerals: Sourcing & Sustainability
Our supplements are derived from humate, a mineral-rich component of ancient rainforest soil. Humate forms over millions of years, as freshwater plants decompose and deposit their nutrients into the soil. Over time, the minerals in those plants aggregate into a black crystalline substance. That substance is humate, and it’s one of the most mineral-dense materials in the world.
September 09, 2024
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The Healing Power of Minerals in Addiction Recovery
This blog dives into the impact of substance use on your body's essential minerals and offers a simple, effective path to replenishment. Keep reading if you’re on a sobriety journey and are seeking to restore health and well-being.
August 21, 2024
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Mineral Balance: Why To Avoid High-Dose Single Minerals
If you’ve used mineral supplements before, there’s a good chance you took high doses of a single mineral—magnesium, calcium, zinc, and so on. It seems like a good idea: if you’re low in something, you can just take a lot of it to replenish your stores, the same way you’d refill the gas tank of your car.
August 21, 2024
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Humic Healing: The Secret Weapon to Support Natural Detoxification
Explore the benefits of humic substances for detoxifying your body and enhancing mineral intake in our latest blog. Experience the profound effects of Micro-BOOST for a daily dose of wellness that's as easy as drinking water.
August 19, 2024
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Humic & Fulvic the Ultimate Anti-inflammatory Support
Mineral deficiencies slow our bodies down in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest areas to take a hit is fertility. Male fertility, in particular, relies on plentiful access to minerals—for creating healthy sperm, producing and distributing testosterone, maintaining healthy blood flow, and more—and decreased fertility is one of the first signs that you may be mineral-depleted.
August 12, 2024
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How Full-Spectrum Minerals Benefit Neurodiverse Brains
Not surprisingly, minerals are essential to healthy cognition. They affect your mood, [*] focus, [*] memory, and more. If you’re neurodiverse, minerals become even more important for your brain. Research shows that mineral deficiencies impact a variety of brain challenges, including ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety.
August 06, 2024
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5 Things to Know About Electrolytes for Young Athletes
As the months get warmer a lot of our kids are playing sports outside. It’s more important than ever to keep your children hydrated—and that means more than just water. Here are five quick things to know about hydration for young athletes.
August 02, 2024
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Replenish and Revitalize: Plant-Based Minerals for IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes a number of digestive problems, the most common of which are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and Crohn’s disease. If you live with IBD you know how devastating it can be. Constant pain, embarrassment, fear of eating or drinking things that will upset your gut—IBD is a difficult burden to bear.
July 22, 2024
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Boost Your Dental Health with Plant-Based Minerals
Good dental health is about more than just brushing. Your teeth and gums need a variety of minerals to function properly—and if you don’t get enough nutrients, you increase your risk of cavities, inflammation, and more.
July 16, 2024
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Re-Energize Your Day with Insta-Lytes™
Electrolytes are crucial for hydration and muscle function, but many supplements fall short. Insta-Lytes™ provides rapid electrolyte replenishment through a convenient spray. Ideal for athletes and those with muscle cramps, it ensures quick hydration and enhanced performance.
June 06, 2024
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Mineral Deficiencies in Cats: What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know
Learn why cats are especially prone to mineral deficiencies and how supplementation can support their overall health. Discover signs of mineral deficiencies and the importance of a nutritionally complete diet for your feline friend.
June 04, 2024
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Bite into Health: Minerals for Your Dog's Dental Hygiene
Learn how mineral deficiencies in pet food can cause dental issues in dogs. Identify signs of tooth problems and understand the importance of minerals like calcium and magnesium for dental health. Discover the benefits of a full-spectrum mineral supplement to ensure your dog’s teeth stay strong and healthy.
June 04, 2024
women
Mother's Milk and Minerals: A Duo for Healthy Nursing and Growth
Minerals are crucial for both mothers and babies during breastfeeding. This article explains how full-spectrum mineral supplements support lactation, prevent postpartum complications, and ensure the health of both mother and child. Discover why increasing your mineral intake is essential for a healthy breastfeeding journey.
May 16, 2024
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Golden Years: Support Your Senior Pet with Minerals
One of the best things you can do for your pet is make sure they get enough minerals. We’re pet owners too, which is why we’ve made full-spectrum mineral supplements specifically for animals. Our specialized mineral formulas will support your pet’s bones, teeth, joints, coat, and more—so they can enjoy the golden years in comfort.
May 14, 2024
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How Minerals Support Postpartum Wellness
Recently we wrote about why minerals are important during pregnancy. You and your baby both need a lot of minerals when you’re pregnant, and deficiencies can cause everything from greater risk of miscarriage to low birth weight.
May 10, 2024
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The Essential Role of Minerals to Support Your Pregnancy
The answer to both is yes! In fact, you need a lot more minerals than usual when you’re pregnant. Mineral supplementation becomes more important than ever for both you and your baby.
May 02, 2024
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From Farm to Fork: Exploring the Decline in Our Food's Nutritional Value
Almost nobody gets enough minerals from diet alone. According to a large-scale 2022 study, 97% of Americans have at least one mineral deficiency and 70% have two or more. [*]
April 17, 2024
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MCAS and Minerals
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that causes repeated allergic reactions, even when no allergen is present. [*] MCAS is the result of hyperactive mast cells, cells in your immune system that control your allergic response.
April 11, 2024
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Supporting Men’s Reproductive Health with Minerals
Mineral deficiencies slow our bodies down in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest areas to take a hit is fertility. Male fertility, in particular, relies on plentiful access to minerals—for creating healthy sperm, producing and distributing testosterone, maintaining healthy blood flow, and more—and decreased fertility is one of the first signs that you may be mineral-depleted.
April 03, 2024
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Nourishing New Beginnings: Minerals for Women’s Fertility and Beyond
In the last few years, large-scale studies have found that mineral deficiencies are a driving cause of infertility, especially for women. [*][*][*] Fertility is a complex process and your body needs minerals at almost every step, from hormone production to successful conception to providing the fetus with nutrition during pregnancy.
March 22, 2024
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Unveiling the Power of Plant-Based Minerals with Dr. Mindy Pelz and Caroline Alan
Did you know that each and every cell within your body relies on minerals for its proper functioning? Unfortunately, the majority of us are unknowingly running low on these vital elements. But the good news is that in this episode, we’re diving deep into the realm of minerals, and who better to guide us than Caroline Alan herself?
March 19, 2024
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Biohack Your Best Sleep Ever with Minerals
Your body uses close to a dozen different minerals to regulate sleep, and mineral imbalances or deficits can have a major impact on the quality of rest you get each night.
March 14, 2024
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Empowering Your Lift: Supporting Women’s Strength Training with Minerals
We see more and more women lifting weights these days. It’s great news, because strength training is good for you in a lot of different ways, and it’s particularly good for women.
March 08, 2024
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Mineral Support Through the Seasons
Your body changes a lot throughout the year. Things like sun exposure, sleep habits, stress levels, illness, and physical activity often change with the seasons, and your nutrient needs change with them.
February 26, 2024
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The Mineral Edge: Enhancing Men's Health at Every Age
Uncover the vital role of minerals in men's health, from boosting testosterone to supporting cardiovascular wellness. This blog dives into how minerals like magnesium, zinc, and selenium are game-changers for men's vitality at every age, offering a blueprint for balancing your intake for optimal health.
February 21, 2024
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Pumping Strong: How Minerals Fuel Cardiovascular Wellness
Discover the critical role of minerals in heart health and how replenishing your body's mineral stores can support cardiovascular function. From maintaining heart rhythm with essential mineral pairs to controlling blood pressure and preventing heart inflammation, learn how a balanced mineral intake is key to a healthy heart.
February 19, 2024
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Mineralize Your Body = Fuel Your Year
Unlock a vibrant, energized you by addressing mineral deficiencies—97% of us have them. Learn how a daily dose of full-spectrum minerals could be the simplest way to enhance your health this year.
January 15, 2024
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Keep Your Bones Healthy with Plant-Based Minerals
Learn the key to maintaining strong bones and increasing healthspan with plant-based minerals. Discover how a full-spectrum mineral supplement, rather than calcium alone, is essential for bone health as you age.
January 09, 2024
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How Minerals Support Your Adrenals
Experience relief from chronic stress and adrenal fatigue with the powerful support of minerals. This blog delves into how a proper balance of essential minerals can rejuvenate your adrenal health and restore your vitality.
January 05, 2024
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Boosting your Libido with Minerals
Discover the vital role minerals play in boosting libido. Learn how key minerals like magnesium, zinc, and boron not only support hormone production like testosterone but also enhance blood flow, crucial for sexual health.
January 03, 2024
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Mineral Supplements: Changing the Focus from “How Much?” to “How Bioavailable?”
BEAM Minerals is shifting the conversation about mineral supplements. Learn about bioavailability and why it matters to ensure your body receives the minerals it needs efficiently and effectively.
December 28, 2023