Mineral deficiencies impair muscle, bone and joint health by causing weaker, more brittle bones, increased fracture risk, and joint pain. Key deficiencies lead to reduced bone density and conditions like osteoporosis, while inadequate mineral intake can affect bones and affect the body systems that build them. Other mineral deficiencies can also impact nerves, resulting in pain and tingling muscles around joints.  

The most common cause of mineral deficiency and electrolyte imbalance is not eating the correct foods to encourage nutrient intake, especially food produced by industrial farms grown in mineral-deficient soil. More concerning is that individuals with musculoskeletal conditions spend about $7,800/year in supplements that are mostly ineffective.