Beyond the Brain: How Minerals Support Mental Health
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If you struggle with mental health, you’re not alone. 20% of adults have a diagnosed mental health issue. [ * ]
If you want to improve your mental wellbeing, a mineral replenishment is a good place to start.
We think of mental health as psychological—but there’s a biological side too. Your brain uses a huge amount of minerals, for everything from neurotransmitter production to nerve function.
Low mineral intake can contribute to anxiety, unstable mood, trouble focusing, and more. [ * ]
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we wanted to highlight the importance of minerals for mental wellness. Here’s a look at why minerals matter, and how a good mineral replenishment can help you feel calmer, happier, and more balanced.
Minerals for Mood and Anxiety
Though it’s only 2% of your weight, your brain uses 20% of your body’s total resources. [ * ] That includes minerals: your brain uses significant amounts of almost every essential mineral.
Not surprisingly, mineral deficiencies affect your mental state. Minerals are especially important for mood and anxiety:
A 2017 study found that taking magnesium for six weeks relieved depression and anxiety, with effects comparable to antidepressant medications. [ * ] For some people, magnesium eliminated depressive symptoms entirely.
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A 2023 meta-analysis concluded that a magnesium supplement reduced both frequency and severity of depressive symptoms. [ * ]
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A 2023 study found that people with low potassium are significantly more likely to experience depression and anxiety. [ * ]
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Low iron is also a risk factor for depression and anxiety, according to a 2023 review. [ * ]
A 2021 study found that an iron supplement almost completely reversed depressive symptoms in people who were iron-deficient. [ * ] About 25% of American adults have an iron deficiency, and it’s more common in women. [ * ]
If you struggle with low mood or anxiety, consider a full-spectrum mineral replenishment. It can make a bigger difference than you might expect.
How Minerals Improve Focus
Minerals can also help you focus. Research shows that minerals are important for both attention and memory. Recent studies even suggest that minerals can improve or reverse ADHD symptoms. [ * ]
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In a 2022 study, people with ADHD were given either a full-spectrum mineral supplement or a placebo. The mineral group showed significant improvement, including better sustained attention and less distractability. [ * ]
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A 2014 study found similar results. People who took a broad-spectrum mineral supplement daily for 8 weeks showed a nearly 50% reduction in ADHD severity. [ * ]
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Another study found that people with trouble focusing are more likely to have iron, magnesium, and zinc deficiencies. Reversing these deficiencies improved attention and impulse control, which makes you less distractable. [ * ]
A double-blind 2019 study gave people with ADHD either a full-spectrum mineral supplement or placebo. [ * ] After one year, 84% of people taking minerals had significantly longer attention spans and better sustained focus.
Researchers aren’t sure which specific minerals are most important for attention. However, growing evidence shows that increasing overall mineral intake helps you focus. Some doctors are even suggesting a mineral supplement as a first-line approach for ADHD. [ * ]
Minerals to Ease Stress
Stress is a major part of mental health. When you’re stressed, you’re at increased risk of depression, anxiety, emotional instability, and even memory problems. [ * ]
There’s a physical cost for your brain, too. A 2020 review found that stress depletes a variety of minerals , including magnesium, potassium, calcium, selenium, zinc, and iron. [ * ]
The good news is replenishing those minerals can make you more resilient to stress.
- Magnesium is your natural buffer against psychological stress. You use up your brain’s magnesium stores when you’re stressed—but studies show if you replace lost magnesium, you can handle more stress, and you’ll recover from it faster. [ * ]
A 2021 review found that selenium helps normalize cognitive function when you’re stressed. If your brain has plenty of selenium, you’ll feel the effects of stress less. [ * ] It’s especially good for emotional stability and memory.
- A 2015 review found that iron helps maintain emotional stability under stress. It also found that people with chronic stress often develop iron deficiencies. [ * ]
When you’re going through a difficult time in life, your body needs minerals more than ever. A good mineral supplement can help you deal with stress better and bounce back faster.
Support Your Mental Health with Minerals
We understand the link between minerals and mental health. Your nutrition has a direct impact on your mental wellbeing.
That’s why we offer our complete Stress Relief Kit . It has everything you need to support mental health with minerals.
Electrolyze™ and Micro-BOOST™ work together to deliver the full spectrum of essential minerals. They taste like water and come in a fast-absorbing, highly bioavailable liquid form. Just take a half-ounce shot of each one, every morning.
You’ll also get two mineral sprays, to support mental wellbeing on the go.
- Happy-Lytes™ is a rejuvenating blend of fulvic minerals infused with bergamot that boosts mood. It absorbs through your skin in minutes. Whenever you feel anxious or low, a couple spritzes on your face will provide a natural mood lift.
- BooBoo-Lytes™ provide calming minerals, alongside lavender and pine essential oils. You can carry it with you and apply throughout the day, whenever you feel stressed.
Don’t let mineral deficiencies sap your mental wellbeing. Try our Stress Relief Kit today. You may be surprised by how much better you feel.
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FAQs
Can I take BEAM Minerals with my other supplements?
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
What is the difference between Micro-BOOST™ and Electrolyze™?
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
How many milligrams (mg) of an electrolyte (Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium, etc.) is there in BEAM Minerals?
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.
