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Kids and Brain Fog: How Minerals Can Help
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Minerals are essential for cognitive function, particularly in children. Kids are especially prone to certain types of mineral deficiencies, particularly during periods of rapid growth like their early teens. [ * ]
Mineral deficiencies can have an impact on schoolwork, mood, and even long-term cognitive development. Fortunately, low minerals are easy to correct.
Here’s a look at why minerals matter for children’s brain development, and how you can support your kids’ brains.
Children’s Brains Need A Lot Of Minerals
The human brain is the most complex living system in nature. It contains over 100 billion cells that have to work together seamlessly.
Not surprisingly, growing a healthy, functional brain takes a tremendous amount of resources. As a result, children’s mineral needs increase during certain essential periods of brain development, particularly around puberty. [ * ]
Children who have mineral deficiencies often struggle with attention, energy, cognition, mood management and other aspects of brain function.
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A 1999 review noted that children need significantly more calcium , iron , magnesium , and zinc in their preteen and early teenage years. [ * ]
A 2005 study found that children with mineral deficiencies perform significantly worse at school and have cognitive deficits in learning, attention, and memory . [ * ]
A 2015 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that more than 40% of young children have at least one mineral deficiency , and that number jumps to more than 50% in teenagers. [ * ]
Iron is particularly important for brain development, and is also the most common mineral deficiencies in adolescents. A 2023 study found that children with iron deficiency during puberty have long-lasting neurocognitive impairments, even extending into adulthood. [ * ]
Magnesium and potassium ensure healthy neuron development and brain signaling and are especially important for learning and memory. [ * ] They’re also common deficiencies in children.
Your kids need a lot of extra minerals to grow healthy brains, and if they don’t get enough during these crucial developmental periods, the impact on their brain function could last for years.
Mineral Deficiencies and ADHD
Recent research suggests a link between mineral deficiencies and ADHD.
A 2014 study found that children with ADHD were significantly more likely to have deficiencies in iron , magnesium , and zinc . [ * ] The researchers suggested that children with ADHD take a mineral supplement to correct the inadequacies and support brain function.
Similarly, a 2011 review notes that magnesium deficiency can contribute to hyperactivity and attention issues in children. [ * ]
These findings led to more research, and in 2015, a review concluded that correcting mineral deficiencies can help reduce ADHD symptoms in children . [ * ]
If your child is having trouble paying attention or sitting still at school, a mineral supplement may help.
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Support Your Child’s Brain Function with Minerals
A high-quality, full-spectrum mineral supplement is a foundational way to support your child’s brain development and avoid mineral deficiencies.
At BEAM Minerals , we make mineral supplementation easy on kids, which means, it;s easy on parents :-).. Our mineral supplements contain every essential mineral your child needs, in the right ratios and with high bioavailability. Plus, the taste like water, so you won;t see any of those sour faces when your kids drink them!
All your kids need to do is take ½ capful (or less, based on their weight) every morning. You can even add it to a drink with breakfast (don’t worry—it tastes like water) or put it in tehri daily water bottle (t won’t change the taste of the water). In 30 seconds a day, you can support your child’s brain and nutrition.
We also take purity seriously. BEAM Minerals are derived from humate, a mineral-rich component of soil. Humate is the result of thousands of years of freshwater plants that break down and deposit their nutrients into the ground. We extract humate that’s more than 10 feet beneath the earth’s surface, preventing contamination by pesticides or other man-made toxins, and then purify it using a careful and sustainable chemical-free process.
The result is a potent, natural full-spectrum mineral supplement that’s perfect for children and adults alike.
If you want to give your child’s brain some extra support, give BEAM Minerals a try. You may be surprised by the difference it makes.
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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.
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.
