The Mineral Fix: How to Optimize Your Mineral Intake for Energy, Longevity, Immunity, Sleep and More by James DiNicolantonio


The Mineral Fix: How to Optimize Your Mineral Intake for Energy, Longevity, Immunity, Sleep and More
Title : The Mineral Fix: How to Optimize Your Mineral Intake for Energy, Longevity, Immunity, Sleep and More
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Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 745
Publication : Published March 20, 2021

Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread across the globe in both developed and developing countries. These deficiencies pose a serious threat to long-term health and longevity. Deficiencies in key minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, increase the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people in the United States has at least 10 minerals they are deficient in. Those 10 minerals being potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, selenium, chromium, molybdenum and boron. The Mineral Fix is a comprehensive guide about the role of essential minerals in the human diet. It includes information on all 17 of the essential minerals that humans need for proper physiological function and survival as well as the 5 possibly essential minerals that also have an important role in overall health.


The Mineral Fix: How to Optimize Your Mineral Intake for Energy, Longevity, Immunity, Sleep and More Reviews


  • Braydon Phillips

    Possibly the most detailed resource that currently exists on the topic of micro and macro-mineral nutrition. If you thought
    Vitamins were of primary importance think again. Non essential vitamins can be produced by the body to a certain extent, but all minerals including trace minerals must be included through dietary intake. The mineral deficiencies globally but mostly in the western diet is staggering. Our agricultural system has produced food so devoid of almost ever single mineral today. Copper losses for instance is north of 90% for common foods. We have to consume upwards of 30% more food to get the same mineral quantity we would have gotten from the same foods less that 80 years ago. And the consequences of mineral deficiencies? How about every modern disease currently on the rise, mental health disorders, obesity and insulin resistance. We’re a civilization that’s both over eating high caloric foods yet under nourished from a vitamin and mineral standpoint.

    James & Siim’s writing style is straight to the point and almost every statement is backed by a source and is highlightable. I read this book digitally and will definitely be buying the paperback as my go to resource for mineral nutrition.

    Highly highly recommend this book if nutrition interests you, and if you care about living happy healthy lives it’s essential today to understand that the current environment we’re living in does not fit the nutritional needs of our species and we’re witnessing devastating consequences that we may not liken to nutrition yet is likely the cause. Almost 1/3 of Americans adults are on depression medication, upwards of 74% have insulin resistance. We don’t have SSRI & metformin deficiencies, perhaps our modern solutions are merely bandaids to treat the symptoms of disease but not the cause. And make trillions along the way.

  • Elif

    A wonderful, informative book! I’ll keep this in my library till I die.

  • Dave McCracken

    Impressed by the author's masterly handling of this complex subject. As a layman with little background in medical & physiological terms, this book presents a challenge to slog thru each section, yet the author never fails to reward with clear definitions, recommendations, and the reason why, mineral by mineral.
    I do not believe there is any other book on the market that completely covers human mineral needs to the depth of detail as accomplished by James DiNicolantonio. The author provides clear guidelines and recommendations for sourcing minerals, emphasizing whole foods including Superfoods.
    Highly recommended reading for those looking to understand their own mineral deficiencies and how to remedy shortfalls, and supplement through healthy eating.

  • Neva R.

    This book is the most in-depth analysis of minerals I have ever come across. I read 3-5 pages a day. It is a dense book, but I feel when I re-read it just reading my highlights it will be much easier to digest. I already know that I will make notes from this book to summarize it for patients. The book is very well done.

  • Denis Romanovsky

    Large and densely packed book about essential minerals and trace minerals. A lot about complexity of dependencies between the minerals, impact of their low intake and overdose, expaining the optimal intake. Very scientific and highly recommended!

  • Becky Webb

    So much great info on minerals. I highly recommend. Easy to read and lots of great research sited!!

  • Jennie Lee

    An incredibly detailed book that absolutely goes above my head but I will continue to reference for life.

  • Choukri AOUSSAR

    Does doctors whom we consult know about this minerals ans vitamins? Because all they do is prescribing drugs to ease the symptoms not to fix the causes of the disease.

  • Camilla Scott

    Being a perfectionist and extremely obsessed with healthy living and longevity, this book managed to confirm a lot of my own research but add tons more knowledge to my arsenal when it comes to being on top of your micronutrient needs.