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We all need minerals to survive—and to thrive, we need a lot of them. They provide energy for every living thing in existence, from plants to mammals to the smallest microorganisms. 

But in today’s world, minerals are increasingly scarce. They’ve been stripped from our water and the soil that grows our crops. Mineral deficiencies are on the rise in developed countries, and more than 90% of American adults have at least one mineral deficiency. [*] 

Mineral depletion is a hidden driver of chronic health issues. It saps your wellbeing and can leave you struggling to make it through the day. 

If you want to feel and perform your best, you need minerals. Let’s take a look at why they’re so important, why most of us aren’t getting enough, and how you can replenish your mineral stores in 30 seconds a day. 

Minerals keep your brain running, too. Every time you have a thought or make a coordinated movement, it’s minerals that carry the message, sending a series of electrical impulses across your brain and nervous system. [*]

We start life with minerals. When a baby grows inside a womb, it pulls minerals from its mother’s bones to build its own skeleton. [*] When a plant grows in the ground—whether it’s a pea shoot or a California redwood—it draws minerals from the soil to expand its stems and leaves. [*]

And when a living thing dies, it breaks down and returns its minerals to the earth, to be available as fuel for the next generation of life. 

This is the sustainable loop that nature relies on. Life starts and ends with minerals, in a continuous and balanced cycle.

Modern Farming and Tap Water: Why We’re All Mineral-Deficient

For thousands of years, nature has kept the world’s minerals in balance. With modern farming, however, we’ve disrupted this sustainable cycle—and it’s costing us our health. 

• Industrial farming puts constant pressure on soil. Crops are continuously pulling minerals from the earth, depleting stores over time. [*] 
  
  

• Commercial farming also disrupts soil stability. The particles that make up soil can’t bind together well, further lowering the amount of minerals plants can pull from the earth. [*] 
  
  

Pesticides make soil less fertile, too. They destroy bacteria that keep soil fertile, gradually reducing the mineral content of the land. [*]

As soil quality worsens, so do the crops that grow in it. Several large-scale studies have found that the food we buy at the grocery store is lower in minerals than ever before. 

• Between 1950 and 1999, crops have seen a dramatic decline in protein, vitamin, and mineral content. [*] 
  
  

• A 2022 study found a continuous decrease in the mineral content of vegetables and legumes over the past century. [*]
  
  

• A 2024 study notes an “alarming decline in the nutritional quality of foods” with a particular decrease in minerals. [*] The researchers call this decline one of “the biggest challenge[s] for future generations’ health.” 
  

It’s the same with water. For most of human history, water has been a significant source of minerals. Today, filtration and purification have stripped our water of mineral content. Minerals like potassium and magnesium are no longer prevalent in most drinking water, further increasing our mineral debt. [*]

Our food and water no longer provide us with the minerals we need, and it’s costing us our wellbeing.

Mineral Depletion: The Hidden Hunger

Thanks to declining mineral content in food, there’s a paradox in developed countries. We have more access to food than ever before—yet mineral deficiencies are on the rise. A recent CDC study found that 97% of American adults have at least one mineral deficiency. [*] Worldwide, nearly 2 billion people in developed countries are severely mineral-deficient. [*]

The World Health Organization has a term for this growing mineral deficiency. They call it “The Hidden Hunger”: a lack of essential minerals in the diet, despite plentiful access to food. [*]

The problem is that minerals are a fundamental part of almost every bodily process. They affect your organs, muscles, brain, metabolism, hormones, and basic cellular health. 

As a result, signs of mineral depletion are broad. They can include:

• Fatigue [*]

• Brain fog [*]

• Trouble focusing [*]

• Stress and anxiety [*]

• Low mood [*]

• Weight gain [*]

• Muscle weakness or cramps [*]

• Frequent illness/poor immunity [*]

• Thyroid imbalances [*]

• Low testosterone or estrogen production [*]

• Dental and gum disease [*]

• Hair loss [*]

• Aging skin [*] or brittle nails [*]

If you’re dealing with multiple issues from the list above, there’s a good chance you have a hidden mineral deficiency. 

A Simple Approach to Replenishing Minerals

The best way to replenish minerals is with full-spectrum minerals. It provides total coverage, restoring every mineral you need at the same time. 

At BEAM Minerals, we make mineral replenishment easy. Our ionic liquid minerals give you the full range of essential minerals, all in a highly bioavailable liquid form. They taste like water and you can take them in 30 seconds a day. 

BEAM provides gentle, yet effective mineral replenishment. You’ll notice its benefits growing over time, as your body and brain recover and begin to work properly again. 

Almost everyone needs more minerals. Consider adding BEAM Minerals to your daily routine. You’ll be surprised by how much better you feel.