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Feed Your Microbiome with Minerals
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You’ve probably heard about probiotics for gut health—but did you know your gut bacteria need minerals, too?
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.
Some minerals also decrease inflammation and strengthen your gut lining, which makes minerals especially valuable if you have a sensitive stomach or gastrointestinal issues.
Here’s a look at how minerals feed your microbiome and improve gut health.
What Is Your Gut Microbiome?
Your digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria and fungi that help you digest food, produce energy, and even regulate your brain function. This ever-changing collection of microorganisms is called your gut microbiome .
There are both good and bad bacteria in your gut, and they’re constantly fighting one another for territory. When your gut is healthy the good bacteria crowd out the bad bacteria, and once they’ve set up camp they do everything from decreasing inflammation to making neurotransmitters and sending them up to your brain.
But if your gut gets out of balance (called gut dysbiosis ), the bad bacteria start to take over. They cause inflammation, bloating, impaired nutrient absorption, and even gastrointestinal diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or ulcerative colitis. [ * ]
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In short, your gut bacteria play an essential role in your health that extends well beyond the confines of your gastrointestinal tract. What’s in your gut affects your whole body, and taking good care of your gut microbiome is essential to overall wellbeing.
Your Gut Bacteria Need Minerals To Thrive
The bacteria in your gut are living things—and like all living things, they need to eat.
Gut microbes consume a variety of different nutrients in order to grow. Fiber is an important food source for gut bacteria, as are sugars and amino acids.
But some of the most important foods for your gut bacteria are minerals . The bacteria in your gut use minerals both directly, as a source of energy, and indirectly, to produce enzymes and other substances that keep them safe and alive. [ * ]
Minerals are especially important for maintaining healthy bacteria in your gut. To quote a 2024 study: [ * ]
“Reduced serum mineral concentrations may affect the growth and metabolism of gut microbes. In addition, both excessive and inadequate levels of certain mineral nutrients can alter the composition of the gut microbiota, as some bacteria rely on these nutrients for growth. Therefore, serum mineral concentrations should be regarded as an important factor influencing the composition and health of the gut microbiota .”
The same study identified five specific minerals that are essential food for your gut bacteria: calcium , copper , iron , magnesium , and zinc .
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Minerals Support Your Gut Lining, Too
It’s not just about bacteria—minerals are also important for the physical structure of your digestive tract.
A 2018 review found that selenium is a powerful anti-inflammatory that soothes the cells lining your gut. Taking selenium reduced inflammation markers, sensitivity to food, and symptoms like diarrhea and discomfort in people with IBS. [ * ]
A 2001 study found that taking zinc made intestinal barrier cells stronger, tightening the gaps between them so that substances couldn’t “leak” out of the gut and cause inflammatory problems (this issue is called leaky gut syndrome ). [ * ]
A 2023 study found that boron made gut lining cells more robust, encouraging them to grow more villi—little arms that grab nutrients and send them into the bloodstream so they can reach the rest of the body. In other words, boron may increase the amount of nutrition you get from your food. [ * ]
Minerals are good for your gut on multiple levels, which is why a high-quality mineral supplement can make such a big difference to your digestive health.
Support Your Gut with Minerals
Minerals are essential for a healthy gut. They feed your good bacteria, help strengthen your gut lining, and keep inflammation and discomfort low. They even make probiotics more effective, so you can build a strong, stable gut and feel your best.
Different bacteria need different minerals to thrive, so consuming a wide spectrum of minerals is key if you want to build a diverse, resilient microbiome. In fact, high doses of single minerals may actually disrupt sensitive bacteria and contribute to imbalances and dysbiosis. The key is gentle, broad-spectrum mineral supplementation.
That’s why we recommend BEAM Minerals . It contains every essential mineral your gut bacteria need, in the right ratios, and its ionic liquid form makes it easy to absorb, even if you have an imbalanced microbiome.
And because BEAM offers gentle, effective mineral replenishment without any additives, preservatives, or fillers, it’s unlikely to cause any distress, even if you have a sensitive stomach.
Best of all, BEAM makes mineral replenishment simple. You don’t need a cabinet full of supplements, pills, and powders. Just take a capful of mineral-rich liquid each morning and your gut bacteria will do the rest. It tastes like water and takes 30 seconds a day.
If you want to improve your microbiome, give BEAM Minerals a try. It’s one of the best ways to soothe your gut and promote long-term wellbeing.
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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.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. This content should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition or health issue. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
