Ever feel exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Struggle with brain fog, weak nails, or muscle cramps? These aren’t just random annoyances—they’re signs that your body is missing key nutrients.
Most people think if they’re eating “healthy,” they’re getting all the vitamins and minerals they need. But modern food, stress, and environmental toxins have made nutrient deficiencies more common than ever. Even if you’re eating clean, your body could still be running on empty.
So, let’s break it down: Why do nutrient deficiencies happen, how are they affecting your health, and what can you do to fix them?
Why Are Nutrient Deficiencies So Common?
Even with a balanced, whole-food diet, our modern world works against us. Some of the biggest reasons people end up deficient in key nutrients include:
- Soil Depletion – Even organic vegetables have fewer minerals than they did decades ago because soil quality has deteriorated.
- Poor Digestion & Absorption – If your gut isn’t absorbing nutrients properly, even the best diet won’t help.
- Chronic Stress – Stress depletes essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Toxin Exposure – Heavy metals, pesticides, and environmental toxins block nutrient absorption.
- Restrictive Diets – Whether it’s low-fat, vegan, or carb-heavy, missing key food groups leads to missing key nutrients.
The Most Common Deficiencies & Their Symptoms
Nutrient deficiencies show up in your body before they show up on a lab test. Here are some of the most common ones and what they might be doing to you:
1. Magnesium – The Ultimate Anti-Stress Mineral
- Signs You’re Deficient: Trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches
- Best Sources: Grass-fed beef, raw dairy, pasture-raised eggs, mineral-rich water
- What We Recommend: Magnesium Complex from Food Research – highly absorbable and effective for calming the nervous system and improving sleep.
2. B Vitamins – The Energy & Brain Boosters
- Signs You’re Deficient: Fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, poor digestion
- Best Sources: Grass-fed liver, pastured eggs, raw cheese, wild-caught fish
- What We Recommend: A high-quality B-complex with natural forms of B12 (Methylcobalamin, NOT Cyanocobalamin!)
3. Zinc – The Immunity & Hormone Regulator
- Signs You’re Deficient: Getting sick often, slow wound healing, weak nails, hair thinning
- Best Sources: Grass-fed beef, oysters, lamb, eggs
- What We Recommend: Zinc-rich foods daily and a high-quality supplement if needed.
4. Essential Fatty Acids – The Inflammation Fighters
- Signs You’re Deficient: Dry skin, joint pain, brain fog, hormonal imbalances
- Best Sources: Grass-fed beef tallow, wild-caught salmon, pastured egg yolks, raw butter
- What We Recommend: Ditch inflammatory seed oils (canola, soy, sunflower) and eat more high-quality animal fats.
The Hidden Power of Minerals (And Why Most People Are Deficient)
Minerals run the show in your body. They’re responsible for nerve function, hydration, muscle contraction, and even detoxification. Yet, they’re often overlooked.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, muscle weakness, brain fog, or slow recovery, you may be running low on key minerals. Some of our favorites for restoring mineral balance include:
- BEAM Minerals from BEAM Minerals – A great source of plant-based fulvic and humic minerals that support deep cellular hydration and detoxification.
- Magnesium Complex from Food Research – The best form of magnesium to support stress resilience, sleep, and muscle recovery.
- CT Minerals from CellCore – A powerful blend of bioavailable trace minerals that help with detox and nutrient absorption.
How to Fix Nutrient Deficiencies & Feel Amazing Again
It’s not about taking random supplements—it’s about giving your body what it actually needs to thrive. Here’s where to start:
- Prioritize Nutrient-Dense Foods – Animal-based foods like grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, pasture-raised eggs, and raw dairy are nature’s best multivitamins.
- Support Digestion – If your gut isn’t working properly, you won’t absorb nutrients efficiently. Gut healing should always come first!
- Use High-Quality Supplements – The right minerals, B vitamins, and omega-3s can fill in the gaps and help you feel your best.
Get Tested – Functional testing can reveal exactly what your body is missing.
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Your health isn’t just about eating “clean”—it’s about getting the right nutrients in the right balance. Let’s get you back to feeling your best!