Minerals - The Missing Link for Thyroid Support

A recent national study from the CDC found that 97% of Americans have at least one mineral deficiency[*]. 

That’s a big deal, especially if you’re trying to support your thyroid. Your body needs more than a dozen essential minerals, and several of them play a fundamental role in thyroid function.

If your mineral stores are depleted—and there’s a good chance they are, even if you eat an excellent diet—your thyroid won’t have the building blocks it needs to make hormones. 

That’s why a high-quality mineral supplement is so important for supporting your thyroid. Here’s a look at why minerals matter for thyroid function, and how you can replenish your mineral stores in 30 seconds every morning. 

Your Thyroid Needs Minerals to Function

Your thyroid is a very small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—but it does quite a lot for its size. The thyroid produces hormones that control everything from metabolism to heartbeat. 

The thyroid is also expensive for your body to maintain. It uses a huge amount of minerals in the production of thyroid hormones, which is why mineral depletion has such a negative impact on thyroid function. 

Your thyroid uses close to a dozen minerals, including the following:

• Selenium is important for thyroid hormone production (in fact, your thyroid uses more selenium than any other part of your body)[*]
• Zinc is also an essential cofactor for thyroid hormone production. Zinc regulates both the synthesis of thyroid hormones and their ability to function in your body[*] 
• Iodine is one of the main regulators of thyroid function. You want just the right amount: iodine deficiency is a leading cause of thyroid dysfunction in developing countries, while excess iodine is a leading cause of thyroid dysfunction in developed countries[*].
• Magnesium controls iodine distribution in the thyroid; together, the two minerals keep your thyroid hormones in the proper range. If you’re low on magnesium, you can end up with too much or too little iodine in your thyroid, which can cause hypothyroidism[*][*].
• 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[*].

These are just a few examples of why minerals matter so much for thyroid function. By giving your body plenty of minerals in the right ratios, you can support your thyroid and balance thyroid hormones naturally. 

Most People Are Mineral-Deficient (Even With a Good Diet)

Unfortunately, it’s hard to get enough minerals from diet alone. Even if you’re eating an excellent diet, monocropping and other modern farming practices have depleted the soil of many nutrients, including minerals. 

The result is that 97% of Americans have at least one mineral deficiency[*]. A nationwide study done by the CDC found that almost every American is deficient in potassium, and the majority are also deficient in magnesium, calcium, and iron[*]. 

Not surprisingly, thyroid disorders have increased steadily in the United States over the past two decades[*]. 

Your thyroid needs minerals to function. When your mineral stores are depleted, your thyroid stops working properly. 

High-Dose Mineral Supplements Can Make Your Thyroid Worse

Some people take individual high-dose mineral supplements in an attempt to support their thyroid. However, this approach can actually cause more harm than good.

Minerals almost never work alone in the body. For example, magnesium and iodine work together in your thyroid to regulate hormone production. Magnesium controls the rate of iodine uptake into your thyroid, which means if you’re taking iodine but your magnesium is low (or vice versa), you won’t see much benefit; you need both, in the right ratio, in order to support your thyroid[*]. 

This principle is true for other minerals as well. You don’t need high doses of single minerals; you need a full spectrum of minerals in the right ratios. 

Refill Your Mineral Stores with a Full-Spectrum Mineral Supplement

How do you make sure your body is getting all the different minerals it needs, in the right ratios?

That’s where BEAM Minerals comes in. They offer full-spectrum mineral supplements that contain all the minerals the human body needs, in ideal ratios, with close to 100% bioavailability. 

If you want to replenish your mineral stores and support your thyroid, all you have to do is take a capful each of BEAM Minerals’ humic and fulvic complexes, every morning. These liquid mineral supplements are derived from rainforest soil and contain everything you need, which makes refilling your mineral stores easy. Plus they taste like water and you can take them in 30 seconds, without the need for a cabinet full of pills and powders.