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Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade · Friday · 1 hr 5 min

Stop Supplementing, Start Replenishing: Minerals in Menopause - Caroline Alan

Are you taking your supplements, eating well, maybe even on HRT, but you're still exhausted, still not sleeping, still dealing with brain fog and hair loss? Did you know that if you are taking calcium supplements for your bones, this could actually backfire and deplete your bones of minerals? We cover: Why taking more calcium can actually lower how much your body absorbs The surprising link between sugar cravings and what your cells are really asking for What "empty water" is doing to your mineral levels every single day Why your go-to magnesium habit might be working against your bone density The difference between supplementing and replenishing, and why it changes how everything else works, including HRT Caroline Alan is a mineral expert, and educator on a mission to shift the way we think about cellular health. She dove into the world of plant-based minerals and their profound ability to help the body restore its natural balance. Caroline explored microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, agricultural soil science, and plant decomposition to understand why minerals are essential and how they truly work in the body. Now, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline's all in on sharing this vital knowledge with the world. Affectionately known as "The Mineral Geek," Caroline is celebrated for her rare ability to explain complex scientific concepts in clear, relatable terms. Get BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Book: The Mineral Reset: https://www.mineralresetbook.com (USA) www.beamminerals.com (UK/EU) www.longevity-essentials.com Code ZORA for 20% off http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Contact Caroline Alan Website: https://www.carolinealan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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Are you taking your supplements, eating well, maybe even on HRT, but you're still exhausted, still not sleeping, still dealing with brain fog and hair loss? Did you know that if you are taking calcium supplements for your bones, this could actually backfire and deplete your bones of minerals?

We cover:

  • Why taking more calcium can actually lower how much your body absorbs

  • The surprising link between sugar cravings and what your cells are really asking for

  • What "empty water" is doing to your mineral levels every single day

  • Why your go-to magnesium habit might be working against your bone density

  • The difference between supplementing and replenishing, and why it changes how everything else works, including HRT

Caroline Alan is a mineral expert, and educator on a mission to shift the way we think about cellular health. She dove into the world of plant-based minerals and their profound ability to help the body restore its natural balance. Caroline explored microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, agricultural soil science, and plant decomposition to understand why minerals are essential and how they truly work in the body. Now, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline's all in on sharing this vital knowledge with the world. Affectionately known as "The Mineral Geek," Caroline is celebrated for her rare ability to explain complex scientific concepts in clear, relatable terms.

Get BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA http://beamminerals.com/ZORA

Book: The Mineral Reset: https://www.mineralresetbook.com

(USA) www.beamminerals.com

(UK/EU) www.longevity-essentials.com

Code ZORA for 20% off http://beamminerals.com/ZORA

Contact Caroline Alan

Website: https://www.carolinealan.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/

Give thanks to our sponsors:

Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com

Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA

Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora

Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora

Join the Hack My Age community on:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage

Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠

Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com

For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/

Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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