One common presentation is hair loss. Minerals play a huge role in both hair structure and follicle health. If you notice your hair thinning or falling out, or your hair becomes unusually dry or brittle, you may not be getting enough of a few essential minerals.

The good news is that a lot of hair problems are reversible, and replenishing your mineral stores is one of the most effective ways to encourage a full, healthy head of hair.

Here’s a closer look at the connection between mineral deficiencies and hair loss, and how a good mineral supplement supports hair growth.

That’s where minerals come in. They can help with nutrients, stress, inflammation, and hormones, as well as direct support of your hair and follicles—and a full-spectrum mineral supplement will address all the above issues at once, which is what makes mineral replenishment such a simple, effective way to encourage healthy hair.

Your Hair Is Made of Minerals

Your hair is 95% keratin, a protein that’s particularly rich in minerals.

Keratin is largely composed of iron , sulfur , and nitrogen , [ * ] and deficiencies in any of the three can lead to brittle hair or full-on hair loss. [ * ]

A 2007 study found that low iron stores are one of the most common causes of hair loss in women aged 35-60. [ * ] The authors note that low iron both degrades hair quality—because your body doesn’t have enough to make strong keratin—and decreases nutrient supply to the scalp (which we’ll talk about below).

Similarly, a 2013 study found that low nitrogen and sulfur can both lead to weak strands of hair, which are then more prone to falling out. [ * ]

It’s important that you have an abundant supply of these minerals—otherwise you won’t be able to physically grow strong hair, which can contribute to hair loss.

Minerals Control Nutrient Supply to the Scalp

Minerals also play an essential role in scalp health, which is even more important when it comes to healthy hair.

Your scalp contains about 100,000 hair follicles—tiny organs that grow new strands of hair and keep them securely attached to your head.

Hair follicles are complex. They contain about 20 different cell types, each of which has a unique role in growing new hair. Many of those cells require large amounts of minerals, vitamins, and amino acids to do their job. When your hair follicles don’t get enough nutrients, your hair either falls out more easily or stops growing entirely. [ * ]

Your body delivers all those nutrients to your scalp through blood. Your circulatory system carries all the building blocks for hair up to your scalp and drops them off in your follicles, where they can be assembled into new hair.

However, that delivery system is also controlled by minerals—particularly iron , zinc , potassium, sodium, and magnesium —and if you don’t have enough of any of them, your scalp won’t get the nutrient supply it needs to continue growing hair.

Low iron, for example, leads to low hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen. Keratin, the protein that makes up your hair, is about 28% oxygen, so if your circulation is poor due to an iron deficiency, your hair production will also suffer. [ * ][ * ]

Similarly, a lot of the cells in hair follicles require zinc to function, [ * ] and about 70% of the zinc in your body is bound in your blood. [ * ] If you don’t have enough of the minerals that control circulation—iron, potassium, sodium, and so on—zinc won’t make it to your scalp, which severely impairs hair growth. [ * ]

Healthy hair requires minerals on multiple levels—both for physical construction of your hair and for delivery of nutrients to your scalp.

When you’re short on minerals these systems break down, which is why mineral deficiency is one of the most common drivers of hair loss. [ * ][ * ]

Support Your Hair with a Mineral Supplement

If you have thinning or brittle hair, there’s a good chance you aren’t getting enough minerals. One of the best things you can do to support your hair and scalp is take a high-quality mineral supplement.

At BEAM Minerals we make mineral replenishment easy. Our liquid supplements contain every essential mineral your body needs, in the right ratios.

With our approach, you don’t need a cabinet full of pills and powders—we’ve done the hard work ahead of time. All you do is take a 1-oz shot of concentrated, mineral-rich liquid each morning. It tastes like water and will replenish all your body’s minerals at the same time, in 30 seconds a day.

Mineral deficiencies are a hidden cause of hair loss for a lot of people. Give your body the minerals it needs to support healthy growth. You may be surprised by how much it helps—most of our customers see a difference within weeks.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog 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.