The Vitalist with Dr. Keiko and Dr. Sera

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Why Supplements Aren’t Working And the Plant-Based Minerals That Actually Absorb

September 17, 2025

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The Vitalist Podcast with Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera

What if your brain fog, restless nights, and constant fatigue aren’t a normal part of aging, but the silent signal of mineral deficiency?

SUMMARY

In this episode of The Vitalist, Dr. Sera sits down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, who went from corporate burnout, autoimmune struggles, and flatlined adrenals… to discovering the cellular fuel that changed her life.

Caroline reveals how plant-based humic and fulvic complexes, ancient compounds from rainforest soil, may be the missing link to your energy, clarity, and resilience.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why 97% of Americans are mineral deficient (and how filtered water is part of the problem).
The truth about magnesium, zinc, and why isolated supplements could be sabotaging your health.
How fulvic and humic complexes deliver nutrients directly into your cells, where your mitochondria actually use them.
The everyday signs of deficiency, like brain fog, bloating, and poor sleep.
Why food alone can’t replenish what your body really needs anymore.
If you’re a woman in midlife navigating energy crashes, hormone shifts, or brain fog, this conversation offers not just the science, but a path to feeling truly replenished.

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The Vitalist Podcast with Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera: Why Supplements Aren’t Working And the Plant-Based Minerals That Actually Absorb
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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. Keiko & Dr. Sera are the voices behind The Vitalist Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the intelligent design of the human body and the innate potential within us all. As chiropractors and lifelong students of vitalism, they blend science, story, and soul to spark curiosity, deepen connection, and inspire a more vibrant, integrated way of living. Their mission is simple: to illuminate the wisdom already inside you and to remind you that healing is not just possible, it’s within you.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator. After a career in high tech, she found herself physically, mentally, and energetically depleted. Her path back to health led her to plant-based minerals and their profound ability to restore balance in the body. Driven by her experience, Caroline immersed herself in research on mineral physiology and developed a gift for making complex science clear and actionable. Her straightforward, science-backed approach empowers audiences with simple tools to support their health.

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, forthcoming from Hay House in spring 2026. Learn more at mineralresetbook.com.