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Could Mineral Deficiency Be Why You're Still Tired? Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

June 26, 2026

Read Time 3 min

Balance Health Now with Sydney Torres

What if the reason you still don’t feel like yourself has less to do with what you’re taking, and more to do with what your body may be missing?

SUMMARY

In this episode, Sydney welcomes back Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset: The Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body and Restoring Your Health. Caroline shares her personal story of hitting a health breaking point with exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, digestive issues, inflammation, Hashimoto’s, hormone struggles, and feeling like she had tried everything without getting to the root of what was going on.

Together, Sydney and Caroline talk about why minerals are so foundational to the body, the difference between supplementation and true replenishment, and why symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, poor sleep, brain fog, constipation, hormone changes, and low energy may be connected to mineral depletion.

You’ll also learn about fulvic and humic minerals, why Caroline compares the body to a forest instead of a care, how mineral replenishment works differently than taking isolated supplements, and why her new book was created to make this information simple, practical, and easy to understand.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why mineral deficiency can show up as fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, cramps, and digestive changes
Caroline’s personal health story and what changed after discovering minerals
The difference between supplements and mineral replenishment
How fulvic and humic minerals support the body in different ways
Why women, especially in perimenopause and postpartum seasons, may need more mineral support
The role minerals play in hormones, energy, sleep, detoxification, and cellular health
Where to start if you suspect your body may be mineral depleted

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Balance Health Now with Sydney Torres: Could Mineral Deficiency Be Why You're Still Tired? Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
BEAM Minerals

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

Sydney Torres gives women in perimenopause something they rarely receive: a way to finally understand what’s happening inside their bodies so they no longer feel confused, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.

Most women enter perimenopause unsure where to turn, flooded with symptoms that don’t make sense, and left piecing together advice that never quite fits. Sydney Torres fills the gap with understanding the whole-body that goes beyond “just hormones” and shows women what their body has been trying to tell them.

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, and bloodwork specialist who’s walking this journey herself, she blends functional labs with compassionate guidance to help women make sense of their symptoms and feel grounded and confident in their own bodies again.

Her mission is to shift the perimenopause experience from confusing and isolating to informed, supported, and reassuring because this chapter isn’t the end of who women are, it’s the turning point into who they get to become.

Website: balancehealthnow.com

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!