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The Power of Minerals: Supporting Autoimmune Conditions
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If you have an autoimmune condition, your body may benefit from extra nourishment.
Autoimmunity is taxing on your system, particularly in the case of thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The stress it causes can lead you to deplete your body’s mineral stores more quickly, which may worsen fatigue, pain, trouble sleeping, and other issues common in autoimmune conditions.
Fortunately mineral replenishment is straightforward, and it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself if you have autoimmunity.
Here’s what the research says about minerals and autoimmune support.
Mineral Deficiencies Worsen Autoimmune Symptoms
Minerals play an essential role in regulating your immune system, especially when it comes to inflammation.
Magnesium is a good example. It has a calming effect on your immune system—plentiful magnesium decreases your inflammatory response [ * ] and makes you more capable of handling stress without immune dysfunction. [ * ][ * ]
When you don’t have enough magnesium, however, your immune system is one of the first things to suffer. Magnesium deficiency causes widespread inflammation [ * ] and makes your immune response more severe. Low magnesium sensitizes your immune cells and leads them to react more strongly to a wider range of stimuli, [ * ] which can be especially bad if you have an autoimmune condition and are already sensitive to slight changes in your environment.
Selenium is another example. A 2012 review notes that selenium is “involved in regulating excessive immune responses and chronic inflammation,” both of which are core symptoms of most autoimmune disorders. [ * ]
Selenium both initiates immune function and prevents it from getting out of hand, largely by keeping thyroid hormones and activity within a healthy range. For that reason, many doctors prescribe low-dose selenium to patients with autoimmune thyroid conditions.[ * ]
A 2021 meta-analysis found that low selenium worsened autoimmune thyroid disease, while restoring normal selenium levels stopped autoimmune symptoms and brought inflammation and thyroid hormones back into range. [ * ]
However, it’s important not to take high doses of selenium, even if you’re deficient. Another 2021 meta-analysis notes that excess selenium also caused inflammation and immune dysregulation in those with autoimmune disorders. [ * ]
That illustrates a bigger point about supplementing with minerals when you have an autoimmune condition:
Mineral Balance is Important: High-Dose Mineral Supplements Can Exacerbate Autoimmune Symptoms
While mineral deficiencies are a problem for autoimmunity, excess minerals can be just as bad. When your immune system is so sensitive any kind of imbalance can cause a major reaction.
For example, a 2020 study of women with rheumatoid arthritis found a U-shaped response to magnesium: women with both low and high magnesium had significantly worse arthritis symptoms, while those in the middle experienced relief from pain and stiffness. [ * ]
Iron is another example. Iron deficiency is a strong predictor of thyroid disease, and research shows that replenishing iron stores in people with low iron status is an effective way to reverse thyroid dysfunction[ * ].
But if you take a lot of iron in supplement form, the excess gets stored as ferritin, and high ferritin leads to “inflammation storms”—periods of sudden, widespread inflammation and worsening autoimmune symptoms. [ * ]
One researcher even described high iron levels as a “sword of autoimmunity.” He explained that if you consume excess iron when you have an autoimmune condition, you’re essentially giving your immune system a weapon it can use to attack and destroy your cells. [ * ]
This is why mineral balance matters. A lot of other minerals affect autoimmunity—iodine, [ * ] zinc, [ * ] and copper [ * ] are all examples—but if any of them are out range, high or low, they can make your symptoms worse.
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Balance Your Minerals for Autoimmune Support
The goal with autoimmune conditions is balance. You want everything to stay in the right range, nurturing your immune system without overstimulating it.
Minerals are essential for normal immune function, but when you’re highly sensitive to fluctuations, you want to replenish your minerals gradually. Gentle, consistent broad-spectrum supplementation is the ideal.
That’s why we recommend BEAM Minerals for autoimmune support. It contains every essential mineral, in ideal ratios and with high absorption, but at lower levels than you’ll find with single-mineral supplements.
The idea with BEAM is that you gradually nourish your body over time, giving it the nutrients it needs to self-regulate and find a state of balance. We believe that’s the ideal approach, especially when it comes to autoimmune support.
To learn the details of how to start BEAM Minerals in support of your autoimmune condition, we recommend reading this article .
Replenishing your mineral stores with BEAM Minerals is easy. All you do is take a capful of mineral-rich liquid each morning. Our minerals are derived from ancient rain forests and contain no pollutants, toxins, or artificial ingredients, which makes them perfect if you have a sensitive immune response.
With BEAM , you can support your immune system in 30 seconds a day. If you want some extra nourishment, give us a try. You may be surprised by the difference a good mineral supplement 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.
