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Are You Getting the Micronutrients Your Body Needs

November 9, 2026

Read Time 3 min

Growing Older Living Younger with Dr. Gillian Lockitch | Ep. 293

In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Caroline Alan about the often-overlooked role of minerals in nutrition, cellular function and healthy aging.

SUMMARY

Caroline shares the personal health journey that led her to investigate mineral nutrition and discusses how minerals move from soil to food and ultimately into the body. The conversation explores mineral balance, changing nutrient content in our food supply, and Caroline's particular interest in plant-derived humic and fulvic substances.

You'll learn why minerals are essential participants in many of the body's physiological processes and why mineral balance may be as important as simply consuming individual minerals. Caroline explains her perspective on how modern agriculture may affect the mineral content of food and discusses different approaches to assessing mineral status. You'll also hear about humic and fulvic substances and why Caroline believes they may play a role in mineral replenishment. Finally, you'll discover why understanding what supplements and medications you take—and why you take them—becomes increasingly important as you grow older.

IN THIS EPISODE

Caroline's personal health journey and discovery of mineral nutrition
Why minerals matter for cellular function and energy
Mineral depletion, balance and assessing mineral status
Soil, agriculture and the changing nutrient content of food
Understanding humic and fulvic substances
Minerals, nutrition and healthy aging
Unanswered questions and Caroline's practical recommendations
A longer-term strategy for taking charge of supplements and medications

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Growing Older Living Younger with Dr. Gillian Lockitch: Are You Getting the Micronutrients Your Body Needs
Beamminerals.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast 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.

ABOUT THE HOST

Dr. Gillian Lockitch is a dual certified specialist physician in Paediatrics and Medical Biochemistry, Medical Professor Emerita at the University of British Columbia, author and podcast host. She is passionate about proving that we do not have to age as our parents did, and that our chronological age is just a number. As host of the Growing Older, Living Younger podcast, she talks with experts in various aspects of medical science, alternative healing modalities and healthy aging to promote aging youthfully and enhance healthspan. After lifesaving emergency spinal surgery, her passionate drive to once again Dance Cruise globally, sparked a deep dive into the power of epigenetics to transform aging. As described in her book Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably, her personal Road Map for Aging Youthfully, became the foundation of the Growing Older, Living Younger Project. Now, she helps others extend their healthspan, redefine aging and build an entrepreneurial business as independent affiliates with Nu Skin, by enhancing science-based lifestyle strategy counselling with information about science-based award winning home spa devices, personal care and nutritional products.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator on a mission to shift the way we think about cellular health. After a demanding corporate career left her depleted, Caroline’s personal journey to wellness led her to plant-based minerals and their powerful ability to help the body restore its natural balance. Her experience sparked a deep dive into the science of humic and fulvic substances and their critical role in energy, detox, hydration, and vitality at the cellular level.

As Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline is known as “The Mineral Geek” for her rare gift of translating complex science into clear, practical insights. With a common-sense approach backed by research, she empowers audiences with simple and actionable steps to support whole-body health and longevity, starting at the cellular level. Caroline’s journey inspired her to co-found BEAM Minerals Inc., where she now serves as CEO, helping people worldwide access the power of mineral replenishment. She is also the author of The Mineral Reset: An Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body and Restoring Your Health, available now!