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Could Mineral Deficiency Be the Missing Piece? The Truth About Electrolytes & Cellular Health

November 9, 2026

Read Time 3 min

Hormones, Metabolism & You with Dr. Cassie Smith | Ep. 136

Caroline Alan, co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals, known as the Mineral Geek, joins me to talk about what minerals actually do in the body and why so many of us may be running low.

SUMMARY

After her own health struggles, Caroline went deep into microbiology, soil science, and cellular biology, and she shares what she learned. We start with the basics: how minerals and amino acids fuel energy production inside your cells, and why they have to come from outside the body.

We also talk about soil depletion and glyphosate, how salt-based electrolytes differ from plant-based fulvic and humic minerals, and why minerals work best as a balanced ecosystem rather than a megadose. Caroline explains how to start slowly if you’re sensitive, and what inspired her book, The Mineral Reset.

IN THIS EPISODE

What minerals actually do inside your cells
Why most people can’t name more than a few
How soil depletion may affect the food we eat
What glyphosate may do to minerals and digestion
Why salt-based electrolytes and plant-based minerals work differently
What fulvic and humic compounds are and where they come from
How to start slowly if your body is sensitive
What Caroline says about timelines and consistency

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Hormones, Metabolism & You: Could Mineral Deficiency Be the Missing Piece? The Truth About Electrolytes & Cellular Health
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. Cassie Smith, MD is a dual board-certified endocrinologist, Founder of Modern Endocrine, and Chief Medical Officer of Renthyroid. She also serves on the medical faculty of Evexias Medical, a bioidentical hormone company. Dr. Smith is known for helping patients uncover why they still feel unwell despite “normal” lab results by using a holistic, root-cause approach to gut, metabolic, thyroid, and hormonal health.

After completing her fellowship at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and being named a Top Doctor by 405 Magazine, Dr. Smith grew frustrated with the limitations of conventional care and built a model focused on treating the whole person—not just symptoms. She is the author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones: The Critical Connection Your Doctor Is Missing… and Why You Still Feel Bad Despite Normal Labs, and through her popular podcast, Hormones, Metabolism, and You, she translates complex endocrinology into practical, actionable guidance.

Today, Dr. Smith and her team help thousands of patients each year get to the root cause of gut health issues, hormone imbalances, thyroid disease, and weight resistance. She is licensed to provide telehealth and in-clinic care across 47 states, based in Oklahoma.

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!