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People over 45 are at a higher risk of mineral deficiencies, [ * ][ * ] in part because you absorb fewer nutrients from food as you get older. [ * ] 

Over time, that decreased absorption can lead to major problems. Research shows that older adults with low mineral intake experience faster aging, cognitive decline, fatigue, and greater risk of chronic disease. [ * ][ * ]

But the opposite is also true: getting plenty of minerals gives your cells the raw materials they need to thrive—and studies suggest that increasing your mineral intake can actually slow down aging and promote longevity .

Here’s a look at why minerals are so important as you get older, and how you can use them to turn back the clock on aging. 

The authors go on to list five essential minerals that keep your brain young as you age. They conclude that:

“minerals such as magnesium, iron, selenium, zinc, and copper are integral to maintaining cognitive health , particularly in the aging population. Their supplementation can support various brain functions, from cognitive performance to reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases .”

Taking a full-spectrum mineral supplement is one of the simplest, most effective things you can do to keep your brain young and strong as you age.

Minerals for Energy and Longevity

A lot of aging is determined by your mitochondria—the energy plants of your body.

Your mitochondria produce the fuel that keeps your cells running, powering your muscles, brain, heart, lungs, and everything in between. However, they become less efficient over time, which is a main driver of aging.

Your mitochondria need more minerals as you get older. If they don’t get enough, they can’t keep your cells running properly, and you’ll age much faster. [ * ] [ * ]

A hallmark 2022 study found that mineral deficiencies impair your body’s energy production—and, conversely, that getting extra minerals “tunes up” your mitochondria, making them better at creating energy. [ * ]

To quote the study’s authors:

“ Mitochondria are particularly rich in minerals , where they function as essential cofactors for mitochondrial physiology and overall cellular health…nutritional recommendations should be adjusted in order to ' tune-up' metabolism and reduce mitochondrial decay , a hallmark of aging and many disease processes. A major subset of tunable nutrients are the minerals, which despite being integral to every aspect of metabolism   are often deficient in the typical Western diet. ”

The Top Minerals for Better Skin

Minerals also play a central role in skin aging. They’re essential co-factors in producing collagen, the protein that keeps your skin elastic and wrinkle-free.

• Copper helps your skin cells produce and use collagen effectively. Research shows that increasing copper intake improves skin elasticity and decreases wrinkles. [ * ]

• Silicon increases collagen uptake too. Studies have found that silicon enhances hydration and reverses skin aging in women over 30. [ * ][ * ]

Your skin also needs minerals to protect itself from UV damage, which accumulates with gradual sun exposure over years and is a major cause of wrinkles.

• Selenium is a precursor to glutathione, the main antioxidant that protects your skin from the sun. [ * ]

• Zinc actually reverses sun damage and decreases inflammation, which can get rid of wrinkles and fine lines. [ * ]

If you want smoother, younger skin, skip the expensive cosmetics and go back to basics with a mineral supplement.

You can also spray minerals directly on your skin, as almost all of them will absorb right into your cells and begin working immediately (that’s one reason we made Insta-Lytes Mineral Spray ).

Replenish Your Minerals to Age Better

Getting more minerals is one of the simplest, most effective ways to age better.

BEAM Minerals makes that easy. Our liquid mineral supplements contain every essential mineral your body needs, in the right ratios, with high absorption.

With BEAM, all you do is take a 1-oz. shot of concentrated liquid each morning. It tastes like water and takes 30 seconds—without a complicated routine or a cabinet full of supplement bottles.

Give BEAM Minerals a try. They’re a great way to support your body and brain—at any age.