When Your Body Runs Low on Minerals, Everything Suffers

Calories get the spotlight, but what runs your cells is minerals, and most of us aren’t getting enough. 
When Your Body Runs Low on Minerals, Everything Suffers
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A person could have slept for eight hours, eaten well, yet still be reaching for their third coffee by noon because they still can’t quite get going. Before blaming their schedule or age, it may be worth asking a question, the answer to which is measured in milligrams.

Minerals are the hidden drivers of the body. They activate the enzymes that convert food into energy. They regulate cellular signaling, gene expression, and stress hormones.

Jennifer Sweenie
Jennifer Sweenie
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Jennifer Sweenie is a New York-based health reporter. She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and trained health-supportive chef focused on functional nutrition and the power of natural, whole foods. Jennifer serves on the board of directors for Slow Food NYC and is a former board member of the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation.