Should you be mineral balancing? How it can improve stress, sleep and energy
Mineral balancing is a method that assesses the interplay between essential minerals in the body to improve health. Deficiencies in minerals like sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium can lead to various health issues, including fatigue and muscle cramps. Testing for mineral imbalances can help identify deficiencies and guide appropriate supplementation or dietary changes.
- ▪Mineral balancing focuses on the ratios between minerals rather than individual levels.
- ▪Common signs of mineral deficiencies include fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep.
- ▪Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) measures mineral levels over time and can reveal long-term patterns.
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Wellness Should you be mineral balancing? How it can improve stress, sleep and energy By Tracy Swartz Published May 18, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Don’t take minerals for granite. Sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium regulate hydration, manage nervous system function, support metabolism and contribute to energy production, among other essential tasks. Deficiency in one or more of these minerals means an electrolyte imbalance that can cause everything from muscle weakness and cramps to fatigue, irregular heartbeats and even seizures. 3 Before you take that supplement, experts say you should know the mineral balance within your body.
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