In this section, we break down the essential minerals your body needs to recover faster, build resilience, and operate at full capacity.
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If you want to stay strong, mentally sharp, and physically capable as you get older, minerals are essential. Without them, your body can’t contract muscles, fire nerve signals, balance fluids, or produce energy at the cellular level. These elements support everything from bone density to brain function — and when they’re missing, your performance, recovery, and long-term health all start to suffer.
Studies show that up to 75% of adults don’t get enough of at least one essential mineral. Common shortages like magnesium and potassium don’t just zap your energy — they cause muscle cramps, heart rhythm issues, mental fatigue, and raise your risk for chronic disease.
Minerals fall into two main groups based on how much your body needs:
Macrominerals
These are the minerals you need in larger amounts. Think calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chloride, and sulfur. They keep your muscles strong, your hydration balanced, your bones dense, and your energy flowing.
Trace Minerals
Needed in smaller amounts, but still essential. Iron, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, iodine, chromium, and molybdenum support enzyme function, immune defense, and protect your cells from damage.
Why This Matters
Since your body can’t make minerals, you have to get them every day through food or supplements. But modern diets, depleted soils, and daily stress mean many people run low without even knowing it. That’s why mineral optimization is critical if you want to build lasting strength, stay sharp, and live longer.
This section breaks down what you need to know: each mineral’s role, how much you need, the best sources, and how to stack them for maximum effect.
Macrominerals
Trace Minerals
- Iron
- Zinc
- Copper
- Selenium
- Manganese
- Iodine
- Chromium
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