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Survive The Holidays: Detox and Stay Energized with Minerals
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The holidays are a time to celebrate. For many of us, that means alcohol, rich food, extra dessert, and a little more wear and tear on the body than usual.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s more to life than perfect health, and sometimes it’s worthwhile to indulge a bit. But if you want to feel good while you’re indulging, minerals can help.
Minerals can help you bounce back faster from alcohol, big meals, and the other excesses of the season. Here’s an in-depth look at why minerals are the ideal recovery tool during the holidays.
Minerals Help You Recover from Drinking
Alcohol is a toxin, and while having a few glasses of wine with dinner won’t kill you, it will put significant stress on your body. Alcohol causes inflammatory damage to your liver, brain, pancreas, and heart. [ * ]
Drinking also depletes a lot of different minerals, in part because your organs release minerals as a sort of defense system against alcohol-induced damage.
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A 2020 review found that drinking depletes magnesium , calcium , potassium , sodium , phosphorus , selenium , zinc , and chromium . [ * ]
- When you start drinking, your organs immediately release selenium into your blood to protect against damage caused by alcohol. [ * ] As a result, selenium deficiency is common after drinking. [ * ]
- Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases urination. Your kidneys release more water as you drink, in part to flush the alcohol out of your system faster. As you lose fluid, you also lose electrolytes—specifically magnesium , calcium , potassium , and sodium . Research shows that a deficiency in these electrolytes is a major contributor to hangovers . [ * ]
- Alcohol also decreases intestinal calcium absorption by up to 80%, which further depletes calcium. [ * ]
- A 2010 study found that zinc and selenium can help prevent hangovers by reducing inflammatory damage during a night of drinking. [ * ] Zinc was especially important for maintaining gut health when drinking alcohol, as alcohol depletes zinc and increases intestinal permeability. [ * ]
If you’re going to drink during the holidays, it’s a good idea to load up on minerals before, during, and after you imbibe. Minerals can minimize the downsides of drinking—and help prevent a hangover.
Take Minerals Before Your Big Holiday Dinner
Minerals are also good for preventing a “food coma”—that sleepy, foggy feeling you get after a big meal. The medical term for this phenomenon is postprandial somnolence , and it’s a common occurrence during the holidays.
A lot of that post-meal fatigue comes from imbalanced blood sugar. When you eat a carb-heavy meal your blood sugar spikes, your body responds by releasing insulin, and then your blood sugar falls below baseline. This blood sugar rollercoaster causes fatigue, and it’s especially prominent if you eat refined carbs (like in a sugary dessert). As a result, high-carb meals often leave you mentally foggy and ready for a nap. [ * ][ * ][ * ]
Minerals can help you avoid that post-meal sleepiness. A 2023 review found that zinc , chromium , selenium , magnesium , and iron all improve blood sugar control, and that increasing stores of these minerals helps stabilize blood sugar, even after eating carbohydrates. [ * ] So if you want to feel energized throughout the holidays, a mineral supplement is a great strategy.
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When to Take Minerals During the Holidays
At BEAM Minerals, we make mineral supplements easy. Our Micro-BOOST contains every essential mineral your body needs, in the right ratios, with rapid absorption.
For general wellbeing, it’s a good idea to take a shot of Micro-BOOST every morning. It tastes like water and refills all your mineral stores at once.
But during the holidays you may want some extra support. If you’re going to drink alcohol or eat a big meal, try taking half a shot of Micro-BOOST before and after you partake. The extra minerals will give your body the support it needs to keep you feeling good.
Give Micro-BOOST a try this holiday season. It’s the perfect tool to keep in your back pocket for celebratory evenings. It even comes in a travel size in case you’re flying to visit family. You may be surprised by how good 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.
