Have you been feeling exhausted or living in a cloud of brain fog?  You may not be getting the amount of minerals you need for energy, a clear mind or hormone balance. Trace minerals are essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to function properly. Some examples of trace minerals include iron, zinc, copper, and iodine. These minerals play important roles in many physiological processes, including immune function, bone health, and the metabolism of nutrients. In this episode, I talk with Dr.  Jennifer Harrington about the importance of trace minerals, the most common deficiencies, and how to get more into your diet. We dive into: What a trace mineral is and how it benefits you Common mineral deficiencies and reasons for the deficiencies How to prevent the deficiencies and rebuild your levels Important minerals for hormone balance Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a naturopath who specializes in naturally supporting women transitioning into menopause. She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions and author of From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. Free minerals for menopause guide bookhttps://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/minerals-guide Links related to our guest, Jenifer Harrington https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/menopausenaturalsolutions https://www.instagram.com/menopausenaturalsolutions/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MenopauseNaturalSolutions New Feature Alert: Do you have a question you have wanted to ask to get clarification on an episode or something that you would like to learn about on a new episode?  I want to hear from you and feature your question on our show!  CLICK HERE or go to https://go.megmill.com/askmeanything to get your questions answered today. I am excited to connect with you and will be personally reading all of your questions! One of the most common reasons for mineral deficiencies is poor digestion and absorption.  Even if we are eating a perfect diet, if we can’t digest and absorb our nutrients, we will not see the benefits.  Download this free guide for simple but effective tips you can do every day for better gut health.  Go to https://go.megmill.com/guttips to get started today. For more info on the host, visit www.megmill.com and follow Meg on Instagram @drmegmill. I would love for you to screenshot the episode and tag me so we can connect! Don’t forget to leave a review!