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How Minerals Support Mood Balance
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If you struggle with low or unstable mood, you're not alone. Mood problems are some of the most common mental health issues worldwide, affecting millions each year.
Many people don’t realize that mood isn’t all psychological—there’s a biological side to it too. Minerals play crucial roles in brain function and neurotransmitter production, directly impacting your mood, stress levels, and more, and research shows that mineral deficiencies are a common hidden cause of mood problems.
Here's a look at how mineral deficiencies affect mood, which minerals matter most for mental health, and how the right mineral supplement can help you feel better naturally.
The Mineral-Mood Connection
Your brain is incredibly mineral-dependent. From neurotransmitter production to nerve signaling, minerals are involved in virtually every aspect of mental health.
So it’s no surprise that, according to recent research, several mineral deficiencies are linked to mood problems. Here’s a closer look at some of them.
Magnesium
Magnesium is often called the “relaxation mineral” because it eases stress [ * ] and improves sleep. [ * ] Both of these effects can improve mood indirectly, but according to recent research, magnesium also has a more targeted effect on mood.
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A 2017 study found that taking a magnesium supplement for six weeks significantly improved symptoms of mild to moderate depression, with effects comparable to antidepressant medications. [ * ] For some people, magnesium eliminated depressive symptoms entirely. Participants also reported lower anxiety levels.
A 2023 meta-analysis also found that magnesium has a significant antidepressant effect, reducing both frequency and severity of depressive symptoms. [ * ]
Zinc
Zinc deficiency is surprisingly common. About one in four American adults is low in zinc, and according to a recent meta-analysis, low serum zinc is a strong predictor of depression. [ * ]
A large body of research also shows that taking zinc reduces depressive symptoms, both as a standalone supplement and as an add-on to a prescription antidepressant. [ * ][ * ] Zinc reduces brain inflammation and regulates your serotonin levels in parts of the brain that control mood, which may explain its benefits.
Iron
Iron deficiency is linked to fatigue, anxiety, and low mood. [ * ] Research shows iron supplementation improves depressive symptoms—but only in people who are iron-deficient. [ * ] If you already have enough iron, you likely won’t get a further mood boost from it.
That said, a lot of people don’t get enough iron. Women are prone to iron deficiency, especially during menstruation (when you’re losing iron-rich blood) and after giving birth. Studies show that replenishing your iron stores during these times can help prevent or reverse depression and anxiety. [ * ][ * ]
Potassium
Potassium also regulates brain function and mood. It’s an essential part of electrical signaling, which is how your brain cells communicate with each other, and a potassium deficiency can lead to decreased activity in parts of your brain that control mood.
A 2023 study found a strong link between low potassium and severity of depression and anxiety symptoms, [ * ] and extensive research shows that potassium signaling is decreased in depressed people. [ * ]
Potassium is also the most common mineral deficiency in America. Only 3% of adults meet the recommended potassium intake, according to a recent national study by the CDC. [ * ]
Minerals Work Best When You Take Them Together
Minerals rarely exist alone in your body. They tend to work in pairs or trios—so it’s not surprising that multimineral supplements seem to work best for improving anxiety and mood.
A 2020 review of 16 studies found that full-spectrum mineral supplements were the most effective way to relieve depression, anxiety, or stress. [ * ]
Another study found that individual minerals like magnesium and zinc helped with mood disorders, but broad-spectrum mineral supplements were far more effective, producing results comparable to antidepressant medications. [ * ]
Full-spectrum mineral supplements may even help with more severe mood disturbances, like bipolar disorder. One study found that giving bipolar participants a full-spectrum mineral supplement daily for 6 months, as an addition to their standard medication, decreased bipolar symptoms by 46%. [ * ]
If you want a simple, natural way to support your mood, your best bet is to take multiple minerals together.
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The BEAM Minerals Difference
At BEAM Minerals , we understand the critical connection between minerals and mood. Our full-spectrum liquid mineral supplements give you every essential mineral your body needs, in optimal ratios, with close to 100% bioavailability.
Rather than taking a cabinet full of individual mineral supplements (magnesium, zinc, iron, and so on), BEAM provides a comprehensive solution. All you do is take two half-ounce shots of liquid each morning. They taste like water, and our flavanol-assisted delivery system means the minerals reach your cells within minutes.
If you're struggling with anxiety or low mood, mineral support could be the missing piece of your mental health puzzle.
Give BEAM Minerals a try—you'll notice a difference in energy, mood, and stress resilience within days. Your mind deserves the mineral support it needs to function at its best.
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FAQs
Can I take BEAM Minerals with my other supplements?
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
What is the difference between Micro-BOOST™ and Electrolyze™?
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
How many milligrams (mg) of an electrolyte (Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium, etc.) is there in BEAM Minerals?
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.
