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Minerals and Mitochondria
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Every cell in your body except red blood cells contain mitochondria. They quite literally power your entire life—without them your cells would shut down, the same way a car stops moving when it runs out of gas.
Your mitochondria are the power plants of your cells. The energy they create fuels every action you do: moving, thinking, even breathing.
To give you a sense of scale:
In a single cell on the back of your hand there can be around 200 mitochondria
A single cell in your heart can have between 5000 - 8000 mitochondria
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A single cell on a neuron in your brain can have upwards of 2,000,000 mitochondria
It’s hard to fathom how many mitochondria it takes to fuel every action and process in your body.
Your Mitochondria Run on Minerals
Powering all the cells in your body is an expensive and complicated process. Mitochondrial energy production uses up a large percentage of your body’s mineral requirements, and in the last few years, researchers have discovered that changing your mineral intake plays a major role in how your mitochondria perform.
As you age your mitochondria become less efficient at producing energy. If they don’t have enough raw materials—especially certain minerals—they’ll start to decline. When your mitochondria are weak you feel tired all the time, you struggle to focus, your body doesn’t recover as quickly, and more.
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A hallmark 2022 study found that mineral deficiencies impair your body’s energy production—and, conversely, that getting extra minerals “tunes up” your mitochondria, making them significantly faster at creating energy. [ * ]
To quote the study’s authors:
“ Mitochondria are particularly rich in minerals , where they function as essential cofactors for mitochondrial physiology and overall cellular health…nutritional recommendations should be adjusted in order to ' tune-up' metabolism and reduce mitochondrial decay , a hallmark of aging and many disease processes. A major subset of tunable nutrients are the minerals, which despite being integral to every aspect of metabolism are often deficient in the typical Western diet. ”
The right minerals can support your mitochondria, boost their energy output and bring vitality back into your life.
Here’s how minerals support mitochondria and why a good mineral supplement is essential for staying energetic, especially as you get older.
Which Minerals Do Your Mitochondria Need?
Most cellular processes require a handful of different minerals to run properly.
Mitochondria are different. They need almost every single essential mineral in order to function at their best. [ * ]
As a result, even minor mineral deficiencies have an impact on mitochondrial energy production.
A large-scale 2005 review of mitochondrial research found that almost all common mineral deficiencies impair mitochondria in some way. Just a few examples include: [ * ]
- Iron deficiency, one of the most common deficiencies in US adults, reduces production of heme-a, which is essential for coordinating energy production, causing mitochondria to “leak” energy output and age faster.
- Zinc deficiency also reduces heme-a levels and makes mitochondria more vulnerable to stress-related damage.
- Magnesium is one of the most important cofactors for energy production. It’s also one of the most common contributors to mitochondrial decline, as 48% of American adults don’t get enough magnesium. [ * ]
- Manganese works alongside magnesium, and is a common limiting factor that caps your energy levels.
The review’s authors also note that increasing your mineral intake enhances mitochondrial function , and suggest that Americans get more minerals in their daily life to slow down mitochondrial aging.
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Support Your Mitochondria in 30 Seconds a Day
The easiest way to support your mitochondria, is to take a supplement that delivers the full range of essential minerals your body needs.
That’s where BEAM Minerals can help. Our liquid mineral supplements contain every single mineral your body needs, in the right ratios, with high bioavailability.
We make it simple: just take a 1-oz shot of mineral-rich liquid every morning. It tastes like water and replenishes your mineral stores in 30 seconds a day.
Powering up your mitochondria helps with energy, mental clarity, faster recovery, better sleep, and more.
Give your mitochondria a little extra support with BEAM Minerals . It’s an easy way to upgrade your daily life, and you may be surprised by how much better it makes you feel.
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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.
