Mineral Balance

Minerals, although small, are mighty and essential. “Minerals only compose 4% of our body.” They are known as little guys with the big job. Minerals are cofactors and act like little spark plugs in your body to kick off different reactions. Most times, they don’t get the attention they deserve. They are vital for building strong bones and teeth, controlling the fluids inside and outside your cells, helping turn the food you eat into energy, and balancing hormones. Minerals are also essential for producing stomach acid, cell growth, cellular replication of DNA, and contracting and relaxing muscles. For women, something as simple as being on birth control or lots of stress can cause either an excess or deficiency of minerals. Unfortunately, the symptoms are often ignored or brushed off as either burnout or digestion issues. Modern doctors don’t think to start with something like a mineral deficiency. The bad news is your body does not have or make minerals. The good news is eating a nutrient-dense whole-food diet can, in most cases, give you the minerals you need to support optimal health.