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How Minerals Support Healthy Weight Loss & Metabolism
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Did you know minerals help with weight loss?
We’re nearly a month into the New Year—and according to a recent government poll, about 70 million Americans have set a resolution to lose weight this year. [*]
If you’re one of them, you may want to consider a mineral supplement. Research shows that minerals can help with weight loss. Increasing your mineral intake can suppress your appetite, decrease food cravings, and speed up fat burning.
January is National Healthy Weight Awareness Month, making this an ideal time to take a closer look at how minerals can help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss.
Minerals Help Reduce Hunger and Food Cravings
Minerals play a central role in appetite regulation. If you’re trying to lose weight, increasing certain minerals can help stop hunger and food cravings—making it much easier to stick to a healthy diet.
Here’s what the research says about minerals and appetite:
- A 2008 study found that a chromium supplement reduced hunger, food cravings, and food intake in overweight adults, compared to people taking a placebo. The chromium group also lost body fat without dieting. [*]
- A 2019 study found that a daily zinc supplement suppressed appetite and food cravings in overweight people, compared to placebo. The zinc group also lost more weight, despite both groups following the same diet. [*]
- A 2008 study found that a multimineral supplement, taken daily, reduced hunger and increased weight loss in dieting adults, versus adults on the same diet taking a placebo. [*]
If hunger and cravings make it hard for you to lose weight, try increasing your mineral intake. You’ll find it’s much easier to stick to your diet long-term.
Minerals for Fat Loss (Especially Belly Fat)
Minerals don’t just reduce appetite. They also help you lose fat directly by boosting your metabolism.
Minerals are especially good for losing belly fat (also known as visceral fat). This is the most dangerous type of fat, and the most difficult to lose. Visceral fat forms around your organs and belly. The pressure and inflammation it causes increase your risk of many chronic diseases, from heart and liver problems to diabetes. [*]
Several minerals can help you burn fat, and according to recent research, minerals are especially good for losing stubborn belly fat.
A 2011 study had adults take either a calcium supplement or placebo for 16 weeks. The calcium group lost significantly more weight, including more visceral fat. [*]
A 2019 study found that people who took a zinc supplement lost more weight than people who took placebo, despite both groups eating the same diet. [*]
- A 2023 study found that people with higher magnesium intake had less visceral fat and stronger metabolic function. [*]
It’s a lot easier to lose weight when you’re getting plenty of minerals. Consider adding more mineral-rich foods to your diet, or take a high-quality, full-spectrum mineral supplement.
The Best Mineral-Rich Foods to Boost Your Mineral Intake
Research shows that a nutrient-dense diet can help you lose weight sustainably, and keep it off long-term. [*]
These are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat:
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Walnuts: magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron
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Brazil nuts: chromium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, phosphorus
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Pumpkin seeds: magnesium, zinc
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Broccoli: calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese
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Spinach, kale, and collard greens: calcium, magnesium, potassium
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Lentils and beans: zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium
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Milk, yogurt, and cheese: calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus
To increase your mineral stores, try eating at least 2-3 foods from the above list every day. You want a variety of minerals, so include the full range of mineral-rich foods, instead of eating the same ones over and over.
Replenish Minerals Fast with a Full-Spectrum Liquid Mineral Replenishment
The easiest way to get more minerals is to take a full-spectrum mineral supplement.
At BEAM Minerals, we make an all-in-one liquid replenishment that provides every essential mineral your body needs, in an optimal ratio.
BEAM Minerals are a great daily mineral replenishment for weight loss support. You can take a 1-oz. shot of BEAM first thing in the morning, or you can add it to water and drink it throughout the day to decrease hunger and food cravings. You can also pair BEAM Minerals with the foods listed above for an even bigger mineral boost.
If you’re trying to lose weight in the coming year, consider adding BEAM Minerals to your daily routine. Getting more minerals can help you lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way—and keep the weight off long-term.
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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.
