Boost Your Kids’ Focus and Energy with Minerals
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Are mineral deficiencies holding you back in the gym?
Absolutely! In fact, minerals are especially important for children.
Your child’s brain needs a huge amount of minerals to grow. Mineral deficiencies can affect schoolwork, mood, attention, and even cognitive development.
The good news is it’s easy to give your kids more minerals. With the right supplement, you may notice a surprising difference in your child’s wellbeing, both in and out of school.
Signs of Mineral Deficiencies in Children
According to national data from the USDA, 40% of young children and more than 50% of teens have at least one mineral deficiency . [ * ]
Signs of a mineral deficiency in children include:
Trouble focusing, especially for extended periods
Fatigue
Irritability
Hyperactivity
Aggression
Mood swings
Poor school performance
Changes in sleep patterns
Dental problems
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Slow growth (not keeping up with growth charts)
Children’s mineral needs are highest during periods of rapid development. The two most important periods are ages 7-11, when your child’s brain grows faster than usual, and ages 11-15, during puberty.
Minerals Help Your Kids Focus
In the years before puberty, a staggering 43% of your child’s daily nutrients go to brain development . [ * ] During puberty, your teen’s brain needs even more minerals. [ * ]
Mineral deficiencies are a big problem for brain development. They can make it hard for children to keep up in school, and may even have a lifelong impact on cognition.
A 2005 study found that children with mineral deficiencies perform significantly worse at school and have cognitive deficits in learning, attention, and memory. [ * ]
A 2014 study found that children with iron , magnesium , and zinc deficiencies were significantly more likely to have ADHD. [ * ]
A 2023 study found that children with iron deficiency during puberty have long-lasting neurocognitive impairments that continue into adulthood. [ * ]
A 2011 review found that magnesium deficiency can contribute to poor attention and hyperactivity in children. [ * ]
Conversely, a 2015 review found that correcting mineral deficiencies can help improve children’s attention, learning, and cognition. [ * ]
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A 2008 study found that a full-spectrum mineral supplement improved attention and memory in healthy children. [ * ]
Brain function relies on minerals. If your kids are falling behind in school or struggling to focus, you may want to add a mineral supplement to their daily routine.
Minerals for Energy and Mood
Minerals also affect children’s energy and mood. Deficiencies can contribute to fatigue, depression, anxiety, and irritability, as well as sudden sleep changes.
A 2021 study found that a broad-spectrum mineral supplement improved emotional regulation and reduced aggressive behavior in children ages 7-12. [ * ]
A 2004 study found that a mineral supplement improved mood, reduced mood swings, and decreased aggression in children with behavioral problems, aged 8-15. [ * ]
A 2015 study found that switching children to a mineral-rich diet improved fatigue and sleep quality . [ * ]
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A 2019 study found that a mineral supplement reduced anxiety and improved mood long-term in children with ADHD. [ * ] Minerals also improved attention and hyperactivity.
If your child struggles with fatigue, anxiety, mood, or sleep, consider a mineral supplement. It can help more than you might think.
The BEAM Kids Kit: Total Mineral Support For Children
A good mineral supplement can make a big difference in a child’s wellbeing. But which minerals should your child take?
We know parents are busy. It takes a lot of time to figure out a supplement routine for your kid.
That’s why we made the Kids Complete Mineral Support Kit . It has everything your child needs for total mineral support. We’ve even included a couple bonuses to make your life easier as a parent.
Our Kids Kit is perfect for children and teens. It includes:
- Electrolyze and Micro-BOOST. Because every child is unique, start by checking the usage chart below to find the right amount for your child. Kids love BEAM Minerals because it tastes just like water, making it easy to support their daily mineral and electrolyte replenishment.
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Insta-Lytes. An on-the-go misting spray that absorbs through the skin. Insta-Lytes provide rapid, targeted mineral replenishment. Great for muscle cramps during practice, sunburns at the beach, and even headaches.
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Happy-Lytes . Minerals that boost mood, combined with soothing therapeutic-grade bergamot oil. Kids, even big kids, love this spray.
- BooBoo-Lytes . A pain-relieving electrolyte misting spray that helps soothe cuts, scrapes, and bruises.
BEAM Minerals can help your kids feel and perform their best. Give our Kids Kit a try today. You may be surprised by the difference it makes.
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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.
