Minerals are not hype. They are the quiet drivers of cellular energy, redox balance, hydration, and resilience. In this episode of The Energy Code, Dr. Mike Belkowski breaks down why daily mineralization belongs at the foundation of your health stack.
You will learn how fulvic acid improves nutrient transport and antioxidant status, how purified Shilajit supports gut integrity and mitochondrial output, and how Quinton seawater restores a complete ionic spectrum that modern diets often lack.
The conversation ends with a practical, low and consistent protocol and a look at BioMinerals, a clean, daily-use mineral elixir that combines all three pillars for steady energy, recovery, and clarity.
00:00:00:00 - 00:00:33:09 Welcome to The Energy Code, the show that unlocks the secrets of your mitochondria — from light, water, and magnetism to powerful molecules and proven lifestyle upgrades. We will continuously search for and add to what I've dubbed the Mitochondrial Matrix by decoding the most efficacious science and strategies, ultimately providing the blueprint for limitless vitality. This is The Energy Code. I'm your host, Dr. Mike Belkowski.
00:00:33:11 - 00:00:58:15 Welcome back, everybody. Thanks for joining me today on The Energy Code. Today we're going to do a traditional solo-sode. No Don Bailey today because we're adding something brand-spanking-new to the Mitochondrial Matrix, and that is minerals — a topic that doesn't really get a lot of love, but, boy, is it ever foundational. So we're going to be adding minerals to the Mitochondrial Matrix.
00:00:58:23 - 00:01:34:08 But before we do, just want to make a shameless plug here: if you guys have been listening and loving and enjoying this podcast and you haven't already, I would genuinely appreciate it if you take a quick 15 to 30 seconds to leave a five-star review on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts — whatever platform you listen on. By doing that, you'll help get this podcast into the hands — into the ears, more specifically — of more people so they can learn and grow and hopefully transcend their health and wellness with the information we talk about here on The Energy Code.
00:01:34:10 - 00:02:07:14 So if you could please do that, I would greatly, greatly appreciate it. Thank you. For today's episode, like you can tell from the title — like I alluded to — we're going to get into something that seems kind of off-topic, but not really, as you'll learn quickly. It's certainly a topic that might not be seen as glamorous or as hyped or as “viral” on social media, because minerals have been around forever.
00:02:07:21 - 00:02:41:12 It's kind of like traditional Chinese medicine in the sense that it's been around so long it's almost boring to talk about for some people. And I guess in terms of this podcast, that's on me for not bringing this up sooner. But I've been going down this path myself lately — the impact of minerals, of trace minerals, on your health and wellness; the impact of a lack of proper mineralization and the impact that has on your health, your mitochondria, and so forth.
00:02:41:14 - 00:03:23:06 So we're going to unpack that thoroughly today. I'm going to start at the foundation of mineralization and the role of minerals in wellness and mitochondrial function. Needless to say, essential minerals are critical for overall wellness and robust cellular energy. Like I mentioned, minerals might not get as much buzz as biohacking vitamins, supplements, or trendy antioxidants like methylene blue and C60.
00:03:23:13 - 00:03:56:10 The “Euro-listeners,” if you will — but minerals are truly unsung heroes of our biology. In fact, legendary biochemist Bruce Ames argued that many of us need a “tune-up” of vital nutrients to slow aging, and minerals are a major part of that tune-up. These inorganic nutrients serve as cofactors and catalysts in virtually every bodily process, from building bones to transmitting nerve signals.
00:03:56:12 - 00:04:35:20 Only about 5% of our body is mineral matter, yet that tiny fraction is as vital as oxygen for keeping our physiology in balance. One area where minerals shine is — coincidentally — mitochondrial health and function. The performance of the mitochondria in our cells, which generate the vast majority of energy in our body, is profoundly mineral-dependent. Mitochondria are particularly rich in minerals, which they use as essential cofactors for their enzymes and energy-producing pathways.
00:04:35:22 - 00:05:20:05 For example, magnesium is needed to stabilize ATP; iron and sulfur form the core of electron-transport proteins; and copper is required for both energy production and antioxidant defense. As one review notes, mitochondria gather copper to assemble key enzymes like cytochrome-c oxidase and the free-radical-busting enzyme superoxide dismutase. So if you're low on magnesium, copper, iron, or other micronutrients, your cellular power plants — the mitochondria — can't run at full capacity, leading to fatigue, brain fog, weak immunity, and accelerated aging due to mitochondrial decay.
00:05:20:07 - 00:05:56:13 So that’s important: mineralization is not only inherently healthy at a foundational level; it's foundational because of its impact on the mitochondria. Unfortunately, mineral deficiencies are common today. The typical Western diet — full of processed foods and grown on mineral-depleted soils — often leaves us lacking in multiple minerals. Common shortfalls include magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and iodine, each of which can spark health issues when running low.
00:05:56:15 - 00:06:37:27 Mineral imbalances can disturb everything from heart rhythm and bone density to hormone production. Critically, insufficient minerals impair mitochondrial function and disturb our redox balance — the delicate equilibrium between oxidation and reduction in our cells. Like we talked about last week: oxidation is the loss of electrons; reduction is the gain of electrons. When minerals that support antioxidant enzymes are missing — such as zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium — we lose some of our cellular defense against reactive oxygen species.
00:06:37:29 - 00:07:15:05 Over time, that redox imbalance contributes to inflammation, fatigue, and accelerated aging. On the flip side, optimizing your mineral status can be transformative. Proper hydration with electrolytes and minerals has been shown to bolster mitochondrial efficiency and smooth out cellular metabolism. When your cells are bathed in mineral-rich fluids — sometimes called improving your “inner ocean” — nutrients flow in and wastes flow out more effectively.
00:07:15:08 - 00:08:08:17 Enzymes throughout the body can fold correctly and function at full speed. In short, mineralizing your body lays the groundwork for vitality: more stable energy, improved stress resilience, balanced hormones, and even longevity benefits. So what exactly does mineralization involve? It means supplying a broad spectrum of bioavailable minerals and trace minerals — ideally in ratios the body recognizes from nature. The three mineral sub-groups I want to talk about today are three remarkable natural ingredients: fulvic acid, humic acid, and marine minerals.
00:08:08:20 - 00:08:37:14 Each of these — fulvic acid, humic acid, and marine minerals — contributes unique benefits for wellness and specifically supports mitochondrial function and redox balance (another way of saying optimizing your redox potential). Let’s dive into each one and see why they're special, and how quality sourcing makes all the difference.
00:08:37:16 - 00:09:23:16 First up: fulvic acid, also known as nature's cellular nutrient transporter and antioxidant. As you guys know, we put purified fulvic acid in all of our BioBlue liquid formulations — and we always have — and we source the very, very best fulvic acid in the world. This was verified to me during a conversation with Victor Sagalovsky, the CEO of Light Water (deuterium-depleted water). He and I were chatting after recording, and he was looking through the ingredients in our flagship BioBlue liquid product, going down each one, checking sources. He got to the last one on the list, purified fulvic acid, and right away Victor said, “There's only one legitimate source in the entire world — only one fulvic acid people should be using or consuming — and I really hope that's what you're using.”
00:09:23:16 - 00:09:44:12 I went back to verify my source and the company we use, and Victor said right away, “Yep, that's the one.” That was really validating to hear from someone I respect in the health and longevity space.
00:09:44:14 - 00:10:16:02 And I’ve got to give a huge shout-out to David Horinek — he's been on this podcast five or six times; you longtime listeners know him — he helped me formulate that flagship product years ago, the original BioBlue, and he’s the one who helped me source that fulvic acid. It's funny how you run into the right people when you're doing the right things with the right intentions. David knew right away that was the fulvic acid we needed to be utilizing, and years later I get confirmation from another respected individual that yes, that’s the purified fulvic acid you must be using.
00:10:16:05 - 00:10:33:05 My background interest — and why I got excited about fulvic acid years ago — was thanks to the book Healing Is Voltage by Jerry Tennant (right behind my favorite book, The Mitochondria Manifesto). If you’re into the topics we cover here on The Energy Code, I highly recommend Healing Is Voltage.
00:10:33:06 - 00:10:58:21 As it relates to fulvic acid, Jerry explains that whenever you consume something in the presence of fulvic acid — say you're taking a supplement with fulvic — you absorb and nourish better at a deeper cellular level. You take in more of whatever you take with fulvic acid. That’s why we include it with our BioBlue liquid products: fulvic acid helps drive nutrients and micronutrients deeper into cells — even into mitochondria — when possible.
00:10:58:24 - 00:11:28:25 So what is fulvic acid, really? It's often described as the “spark of life” in soil and plants — a golden-hued organic acid formed from millions of microbes breaking down ancient plant matter. Chemically, fulvic acid is a humic substance — a collection of small, biologically active molecules (phenols, quinones, carboxylates) with a remarkable ability to chelate (bind) minerals. Unlike larger humic acids, fulvic acids are low-molecular-weight and water-soluble, meaning they can easily penetrate cells and even cross the mitochondrial membrane.
00:11:28:27 - 00:11:47:26 Hence what Jerry Tennant was alluding to: take something with fulvic acid and it penetrates deeper into the cells.
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00:12:13:17 - 00:12:53:12 Back to fulvic: in traditional medicine, fulvic-rich preparations have been used for centuries. In Chinese medicine, fulvic acids were known as Jin-san (“golden medicine”) as far back as 1786. Today, fulvic acid is prized as a supplement for wide-ranging benefits to health and cellular function.
00:12:53:14 - 00:13:11:08 Think of fulvic acid as a natural electrolyte and detoxifier that improves how our cells work. It carries over 70 minerals and trace elements in ionic form, delivering those nutrients into cells where they're needed. Fulvic acid is often called a nutrient booster because it can bind to vitamins and minerals from your diet and ferry them across cell membranes, enhancing absorption and utilization.
00:13:11:08 - 00:13:32:14 That same chelating power allows fulvic to bind and neutralize toxins and heavy metals, supporting the body's detox pathways. Additionally, fulvic acid has demonstrated immune-modulating effects — quelling excessive inflammation (e.g., reducing histamine release and inflammatory cytokines) while in other contexts stimulating immune activity when needed. People taking fulvic often report improved gut health, better digestion, increased energy, and reduced aches.
00:13:32:14 - 00:13:58:11 One star quality is its role in antioxidant support and redox balance. Fulvic molecules are like small “battery packs,” rich in electrons that can be donated to neutralize free radicals. In lab studies, fulvic acid scavenges reactive oxygen species such as superoxide radicals.
00:13:58:11 - 00:14:23:01 Inside cells, fulvic acid can interact with mitochondria to reduce oxidative stress. Research suggests fulvic can induce a mild uncoupling of the mitochondrial electron transport chain in certain situations; by slightly lowering the membrane potential, it decreases reactive oxygen species generation at the source — letting mitochondria “run less hot” while maintaining energy output.
00:14:23:01 - 00:14:55:09 Animal studies bear this out: in a rodent model of heart injury, fulvic acid significantly decreased lipid peroxidation (oxidative damage to fats) and boosted glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase — our natural antioxidant enzymes.
00:14:55:12 - 00:15:29:14 Another study (in fish) found 60 days of fulvic supplementation raised superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activity — confirming fulvic’s ability to enhance antioxidant defenses. By donating electrons and up-regulating antioxidant enzymes, fulvic helps maintain a healthy redox environment, protecting mitochondria and DNA.
00:15:29:16 - 00:16:14:17 Perhaps most exciting: fulvic appears to support mitochondrial energy production directly. As a carrier of electrons, fulvic can help recycle CoQ10 in mitochondria — similar to recharging a battery. Reports note fulvic stimulates mitochondrial energy metabolism and protects mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage, keeping CoQ10 in its electron-loaded state so ATP production continues efficiently. With more electrons available, mitochondria can sustain membrane potential and generate more ATP and structured water — translating to better cellular energy (felt as stamina, recovery, mental clarity).
00:16:14:20 - 00:16:46:16 Key takeaways on fulvic acid: enhanced nutrient transport, detoxification support, anti-inflammatory/immune modulation, antioxidant and redox balance, and mitochondrial energizing.
00:16:46:18 - 00:17:19:14 Not all fulvic is created equal. A particular purified fulvic known as Wu Jin San extract is renowned for purity and potency. What makes Wu Jin San special? It’s a fulvic isolate derived from ancient plant deposits with careful extraction that removes contaminants. According to the manufacturer, Wu Jin San is a pure fulvic isolate on the U.S. market containing no detectable aluminum or harmful heavy metals — crucial because lower-quality fulvic/humic products (sourced from coal or shale) may carry arsenic, lead, etc.
00:17:19:16 - 00:17:50:05 “Wu Jin San” translates to “golden medicine,” reflecting fulvic’s beautiful gold color in pure form. Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory tonic in Chinese medicine, it’s now verified to be free of toxic metals. In short: if you want fulvic acid in its purest form — just the beneficial compounds, none of the baggage — use Wu Jin San.
00:17:50:07 - 00:18:42:14 To wrap fulvic: high-purity fulvic has a mild taste (often like fresh mountain spring water) and a high proportion of active molecules, ensuring maximum benefit for mitochondria and overall wellness.
00:18:42:17 - 00:19:22:05 Second pillar: humic acid — an ancient rejuvenator for energy, gut integrity, and redox potential. From a supplemental perspective, it’s best when derived from a purified, legitimate source. If fulvic is the “golden spark,” humic acid is its deeper, darker counterpart — the rich, earthy matrix from which fulvic originates. In Shilajit, you get both — along with other bioactives like dibenzo-α-pyrones, amino acids, and 84+ ionic minerals. That’s why Shilajit has been revered for centuries in Ayurveda as a rasayana (rejuvenator) that restores vitality, stamina, and longevity.
00:19:22:07 - 00:19:51:21 Chemically, humic acids are large, complex molecules formed from the decomposition of ancient organic matter. They bind minerals, buffer toxins, and regulate biological systems. While fulvic penetrates cells to deliver nutrients, humic acts more broadly — healing, sealing, and protecting the terrain cells live in. Nowhere is this more important than the gut, a gateway to systemic health and mitochondrial function.
00:19:51:24 - 00:20:21:13 A rapidly emerging benefit of humic substances (especially lignite-derived humic extracts and purified Shilajit) is strengthening intestinal barrier integrity and mitigating “leaky gut.” This is largely accomplished by modulating zonulin, a protein that regulates tight junctions between intestinal cells. When zonulin levels rise (from gluten, glyphosate, stress, or inflammation), those junctions loosen and permeability increases.
00:20:21:16 - 00:20:59:16 That allows endotoxins like LPS to leak into the bloodstream, provoking systemic inflammation, brain fog, and mitochondrial stress. Research on humic/fulvic substances shows a promising ability to counteract zonulin-mediated permeability. In lab models using human intestinal cell lines, humic extracts preserved tight-junction integrity even when exposed to stressors like gliadin (a gluten peptide) or glyphosate — maintaining transepithelial electrical resistance and the architecture of key junction proteins (e.g., ZO-1).
00:20:59:19 - 00:21:37:02 Preliminary human studies echo this: participants taking lignite-derived humic extract saw reductions in serum zonulin (~12%) and IL-6 (~17%), along with lower urinary glyphosate (~23%) after two weeks of supplementation. Animal studies further confirm this protective role. In colitis models, humic acids improved mucosal structure, reduced inflammatory signaling, and restored healthy microbiota balance. In healthy humans, oral humic increased total colonic microbiota concentration by 20–30%.
00:21:37:05 - 00:22:12:16 This matters profoundly for mitochondrial health: a leaky gut leaks oxidative stress. Endotoxin raises systemic ROS, drains antioxidant reserves, and overburdens mitochondria. By tightening the gut barrier and lowering zonulin, humic acids indirectly enhance mitochondrial redox balance via less immune activation, less inflammation, and steadier metabolism.
00:22:12:18 - 00:22:51:05 Other benefits of humic/Shilajit: enhancing energy and combating fatigue. Chronic fatigue syndrome has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. In a 2012 rat study, Shilajit for three weeks significantly reversed fatigue symptoms and prevented mitochondrial dysfunction. Treated rats maintained healthier mitochondrial enzyme activity and higher energy output. Researchers concluded Shilajit helped restore energy by preserving mitochondrial function — aligning with many anecdotal reports.
00:22:51:08 - 00:23:26:22 Mitochondrial protection and CoQ10 synergy: Shilajit appears to complement and amplify CoQ10’s effects by replenishing CoQ10’s electron supply and prolonging its action. In other words, Shilajit — particularly its fulvic fraction and dibenzo-α-pyrones — helps recharge CoQ10 after it’s oxidized in ATP production. This keeps CoQ10 cycling and able to carry more electrons, boosting ATP output and reinforcing antioxidant protection. In one trial, middle-aged volunteers taking CoQ10 + Shilajit (with PQQ) had greater improvements in exercise performance and ATP production than CoQ10 alone.
00:23:26:24 - 00:24:04:12 Antioxidant and redox modulation: Like fulvic, humic compounds in Shilajit are strong antioxidants and redox balancers. Shilajit’s fulvic fraction has been shown to help prevent tau protein aggregation in the brain (a factor in Alzheimer’s), owing to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Dibenzo-α-pyrones act as electron reservoirs, recycling electrons within mitochondria and protecting function under stress (e.g., hypoxia).
00:24:04:15 - 00:24:36:06 When researchers induced extreme oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in rats (a chronic-fatigue model), Shilajit stabilized mitochondrial membranes and enzyme complexes and reversed markers of oxidative damage — lowering nitric oxide and lipid peroxidation while restoring SOD and catalase activity. This antioxidant effect is one reason Shilajit is considered anti-aging.
00:24:36:09 - 00:25:04:13 Shilajit also supports cognition, endocrine health (e.g., a clinical trial showed significantly raised testosterone after 90 days in males), fertility markers, and blood health. Many benefits tie back to its mineral content and humic/fulvic matrix improving stress and repair mechanisms.
00:25:04:15 - 00:25:41:03 Quality matters: Not all Shilajit on the market is safe. Raw Shilajit can contain impurities (heavy metals, fungal toxins) if not properly purified. Traditional preparations sometimes added metals (rasa shastra), which is not acceptable by modern standards; cases of lead poisoning have occurred from contaminated products. Therefore purification is key — seek purified Shilajit resin with rigorous testing.
00:25:41:03 - 00:26:14:06 To recap humic/Shilajit: natural boost in mitochondrial energy, enhanced antioxidant protection, increased nutrient/mineral availability (via fulvic content), hormone and cognitive support, overall rejuvenation — plus a profound role in gut-barrier integrity through zonulin modulation.
00:26:14:08 - 00:26:48:25 Third pillar: marine minerals — as in seawater. Imagine capturing the life-giving essence of the ocean: that’s essentially Quinton seawater. I’ll have Robert Slovak on for a deeper dive — he brought Quinton to the U.S. decades ago. I’ve been taking Quinton for years; it’s one of the best ways to mineralize your body.
00:26:48:27 - 00:27:32:10 Over a century ago, biologist René Quinton discovered that pure ocean “plasma” — seawater from specific plankton-rich zones — closely resembles human extracellular fluid when prepared isotonic. Quinton was a French national science hero: research scientist, explorer, inventor, physiologist, aviator, author, humanitarian. His bioterrain theories — linking mineralized terrain, infection, and chronic illness — are only recently gaining renewed support.
00:27:32:12 - 00:28:07:15 Marine plasma is a natural ecological by-product of unique vortex-shaped plankton blooms. Under specific conditions of light, temperature, currents, and weather, enormous vortices form and stir up mineral-rich deep waters that rarely mix with upper layers. The vortex walls create a natural barrier; within this protected bloom, phytoplankton and zooplankton thrive, leaving behind bioactive minerals, amino acids, unmodified RNA, antioxidants, polysaccharides, and fatty acids — structured into a living matrix.
00:28:07:17 - 00:28:59:10 The resulting isotonic marine plasma bears a striking resemblance to human blood plasma, leading Quinton to postulate that animal physiology evolved based on those ratios. He called marine plasma the “origin of life.” Notably, the largest mammals — blue whales — travel thousands of miles to feed in these blooms; the vegetation created inside plankton blooms exceeds all land vegetation combined.
00:28:59:12 - 00:29:39:02 A complete spectrum of minerals is necessary to metabolize amino acids and enzymes efficiently. Quinton marine plasma not only contains a full spectrum of mineral salts in the ratios we need, but each mineral is present in quantities that mirror human plasma/extracellular fluids. In 1904, Quinton published L'Eau de Mer, Milieu Organique (Seawater, Organic Matrix), demonstrating near-identity of mineral makeup between isotonic marine plasma and human plasma.
00:29:39:04 - 00:30:23:15 Over the last 100+ years, Quinton marine plasma has been used to restore physiological balance; support GI health; encourage healthy probiotics; maintain performance; and enhance stamina. Examples of optimized applications include prenatal care, pediatrics, gynecology, dermatology (collagen matrix), respiratory normalization, dental pH support, GI pH normalization and probiotic support, hormonal production (via bioavailable minerals and amino acids), and neurology.
00:30:23:18 - 00:31:10:07 General wellness benefits: Quinton provides a comprehensive mineral spectrum you can’t get from land vegetables alone. It includes major electrolytes — magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium — plus trace elements like zinc, selenium, chromium, lithium, silica, and more. Magnesium and calcium regulate muscle function, rhythm, and bone strength; potassium/sodium control nerve impulses and hydration; zinc/selenium support immunity and thyroid; chromium aids glucose metabolism.
00:31:10:09 - 00:31:46:16 Mitochondrial/redox support: Many electron-transport components are metalloproteins needing metals to function. Cytochromes require iron and copper; without enough iron, you can’t carry oxygen or pass electrons effectively (hence anemic fatigue). Antioxidant enzymes rely on minerals: SOD variants use zinc/copper/manganese; glutathione peroxidase needs selenium. By providing these in trace doses, Quinton helps maintain redox homeostasis.
00:31:46:18 - 00:32:21:12 Electrolytes like magnesium and potassium are crucial for mitochondrial membrane potential. Magnesium stabilizes ATP and regulates bioenergetics; low magnesium hinders ATP synthesis. Potassium influences mitochondrial volume and respiration efficiency. The beauty of natural marine minerals is balanced, biologically friendly ionic form.
00:32:21:15 - 00:33:12:19 Key points on Quinton: comprehensive profile (up to 78 minerals and trace elements) mirroring cellular needs; enzyme/metabolism support as widespread cofactors; hydration and cellular fluid balance (ionic form the body recognizes); detoxification and pH balance (supporting liver pathways and buffering acidity from diet/stress); and quality/purity — harvested from specific plankton blooms, collected at depth, cold micro-filtered (never heated/chemically sterilized), batch-tested clean.
00:33:12:21 - 00:33:49:21 All right — we’ve covered the importance of mineralization and the most effective ways to re-mineralize consistently: fulvic acid, humic/Shilajit, and marine minerals (Quinton).
00:33:49:24 - 00:34:30:17 Minerals might sound “boring,” but they play a profound, foundational role in health — with a massive impact on mitochondrial function. Today’s episode clarifies the how and why, and points to research outlining anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles; pro-mitochondrial effects; and deep involvement in enzymatic processes.
00:34:30:19 - 00:35:11:01 With that, I have a very exciting announcement: as of today — with the release of this podcast — BioLight has launched its newest product, a dietary supplement called BioMinerals. It’s a comprehensive, well-rounded mineral / mineralization supplement. Most products contain a handful of minerals or just trace elements — or just fulvic, or just a humic extract, or just Quinton. BioMinerals combines all three.
00:35:11:03 - 00:35:26:07 In essence, BioMinerals is a refined, daily-use mineral elixir designed to restore mineral balance, enhance nutrient absorption, and optimize cellular energy through a gentle, low-and-consistent approach. It’s a liquid in a pump bottle you add to your water throughout the day.
00:35:26:10 - 00:36:05:13 As I stressed with each topic, quality is paramount. Each serving delivers a harmonized micro-dose of the most bioavailable minerals on Earth: purified fulvic acid from Wu Jin San, humic from purified Shilajit resin, and marine minerals from Quinton hypertonic seawater. Benefits of daily use: supports gut-barrier integrity and digestion; enhances nutrient/mineral absorption; promotes detoxification and heavy-metal chelation; balances cellular hydration and electrolytes; bolsters redox balance and mitochondrial energy; and provides broad-spectrum trace-mineral replenishment.
00:36:05:15 - 00:36:14:21 On purity: Wu Jin San fulvic is produced with an artisanal process and tested to ensure no aluminum or harmful metals — hydrophobic fulvic fractions many experts consider most bioactive, working efficiently in lipid environments like membranes and mitochondria.
00:36:14:23 - 00:36:53:25 For the humic component, I chose purified Shilajit instead of a generic humic extract because Shilajit is more bioactive and mitochondria-specific. It’s a synergistic complex: you not only get humic, you also get fulvic and trace minerals. It functions like a biological semiconductor enhancing electron flow/ATP output, maintaining redox balance and CoQ10 function, protecting mitochondrial membranes from oxidative stress, and supporting biogenesis and mineral replenishment — while still delivering the gut-barrier benefits of humic.
00:36:53:28 - 00:37:31:18 For the marine minerals, many products use sea salt or sodium. The best form is seawater, and the best seawater for supplementation is Quinton — for reasons we discussed at length. So BioMinerals gives you the triple threat: Wu Jin San fulvic, purified Shilajit humic, and Quinton marine minerals.
00:37:31:21 - 00:38:06:20 Usage: the 500-mL bottle (about 17 oz) comes with a pump cap. Add 2–3 pumps to a glass of water, or 4–6 pumps to a 24–32-oz water bottle, and sip through the day — low and consistent. Unlike aggressive mega-doses, BioMinerals works with your biology, providing steady nourishment that reinforces resilience over time.
00:38:06:22 - 00:38:54:09 As with all BioLight supplements, we use Miron (violet) glass — a bio-photonic dark-violet glass shown to block harmful visible light while allowing beneficial violet/UVA to help maintain energetic vitality. This ensures long-term stability and bioactivity of the mineral blend with no preservatives.
00:38:54:11 - 00:39:17:18 At the end of the day, BioMinerals is like Powerade or Gatorade — minus the sugar — but far more comprehensive. If you’re an athlete, it can be a game-changer; if you’re a health and longevity enthusiast, it’s a foundational add.
00:39:17:18 - 00:39:57:02 I highly recommend having your mineralization on board — whether you already take Quinton, fulvic, or a humic extract. If not, check out the BioMinerals product page and see if the comprehensive mixture resonates with you.
00:39:57:04 - 00:40:26:04 One last note on the base: it’s made with spring water (not RO or distilled), so the water itself is mineral-rich — making the supplement even more well-rounded.
00:40:26:05 - 00:40:59:01 I’m excited to get your feedback — from health enthusiasts to athletes and everyone along the spectrum. And there’s never a better time than now to try BioMinerals: for the first two weeks after release, you can get 20% off BioMinerals, including if you choose subscription.
00:40:59:03 - 00:41:35:00 Typically, discount codes can’t stack with Subscribe & Save, but for the first two weeks you can use the code and keep that discount as long as your subscription is active. If you do Subscribe & Save (about 10% off) and use the 20% code, you’ll get 30% off for the life of your subscription.
00:41:35:03 - 00:42:07:12 So now through the end of October, use discount code MINERALPODCAST (one word) to get 20% off your order of BioMinerals — whether one-time or subscription — and get the most comprehensive mineralization supplement on the market: great for gut health, redox, detox, and more.
00:42:07:15 - 00:42:38:25 I hope you enjoyed this episode. If I got you even a little pumped about minerals, mission accomplished. Enjoy your fall, get outside and touch some grass, get some sunshine, and — as always — light up your health.
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00:43:38:15 - 00:44:18:13 Over a century ago, biologist René Quinton discovered that the composition of pure ocean “plasma” — seawater collected from specific plankton-rich zones — closely mirrors the mineral balance of human extracellular fluid when prepared in an isotonic form. Quinton, a French national science figure, was a research scientist, explorer, inventor, physiologist, aviator, author, and humanitarian. Many of his insights on bioterrain, infectious disease, and chronic illness have gained renewed scientific support in recent decades.
00:44:18:16 - 00:44:52:05 More specifically, Quinton’s marine plasma concept is grounded in natural ocean dynamics. Under certain conditions of light, temperature, currents, and weather, enormous vortex blooms form, stirring mineral-rich deep waters that rarely mix with upper layers. The vortex wall acts as a barrier, creating a protected environment in which phytoplankton and zooplankton thrive and generate a nutrient-dense fluid.
00:44:52:07 - 00:45:20:20 Within these blooms, the plankton activity leaves behind a living matrix of bioactive minerals, amino acids, unmodified RNA, antioxidants, polysaccharides, and fatty acids. This “biosynthesis” process structures the nutrients in a way that supports an explosion of life within the vortex — a microcosm of the conditions that foster vitality in higher organisms.
00:45:20:22 - 00:45:59:08 The oceans sustain multiple such vortices at any given time, often hundreds of miles across. Inside each bloom, teeming phytoplankton feed zooplankton, generating a mineral-rich marine plasma. Quinton observed that the ionic balance of this plasma strongly resembles human plasma. He hypothesized that animal physiology developed around these mineral ratios — a concept that continues to influence integrative physiology today.
00:45:59:11 - 00:46:46:11 Two observations capture the power of these blooms. First, blue whales travel thousands of miles to feed in them, deriving enough energy from plankton and krill to sustain the largest mammals on Earth. Second, the total vegetation produced inside plankton blooms exceeds all land vegetation combined. The implication is that this marine matrix contains an unparalleled synergy of nutrients and minerals.
00:46:46:14 - 00:47:22:03 The marine plasma resulting from this biosynthesis bears a striking resemblance to human blood plasma in its mineral-salt profile. Quinton’s work led him to call the marine plasma the “origin of life.” He posited that a complete spectrum of minerals is required to metabolize amino acids and enzymes efficiently, and that deficits in this spectrum compromise biological function.
00:47:22:06 - 00:47:55:09 In 1904, Quinton published L’Eau de Mer, Milieu Organique (“Seawater, Organic Matrix”), presenting laboratory evidence that isotonic marine plasma and human plasma share near-identical mineral balances. This is why isotonic Quinton seawater is sometimes referred to as ocean plasma — it reflects the original milieu in which cellular life evolved.
00:47:55:12 - 00:48:27:08 Clinically, Quinton marine plasma has been used for more than a century to help restore physiological balance, support gastrointestinal health, encourage growth of beneficial microbiota, and maintain performance and stamina. When the extracellular “terrain” is replenished with a full mineral spectrum, every cell and organ can better do what it’s designed to do.
00:48:27:10 - 00:48:56:15 From prenatal support (optimal fetal development) to pediatrics (nutritional support and cellular hydration), gynecology (glandular support and cycle regularity), dermatology (collagen matrix formation), respiratory normalization, dental applications (oral pH and gum support), and neurology (neuronal function), broad-spectrum marine minerals show systemic utility because they act at the level of fundamental biochemistry.
00:48:56:17 - 00:49:27:01 A complete mineral spectrum is necessary to metabolize amino acids and enzymes into usable energy. When critical minerals are missing, we don’t metabolize or convert efficiently. Quinton marine plasma not only contains a full spectrum in physiologic ratios, it presents those minerals in a bioavailable ionic state the body readily recognizes.
00:49:27:03 - 00:49:59:15 Everything in the body responds to the quality of the extracellular fluid — the internal sea. Restore that internal aquarium toward its marine inheritance, and cellular function tends to normalize. That is the core premise of using Quinton seawater as a mineralization strategy.
00:49:59:17 - 00:50:42:06 Over the last century, practitioners have reported success using marine plasma to encourage GI health, probiotic balance, performance, and resilience. In practical terms: better hydration, steadier energy, improved recovery, and a more robust baseline for enzyme-mediated processes.
00:50:42:09 - 00:51:15:02 Examples of areas that can see benefit include prenatal and pediatric support, endocrine balance, skin integrity via collagen support, respiratory normalization after stress, dental tissue strength and oral pH balance, GI pH normalization with enhanced probiotic proliferation, and neurological performance via mineral-dependent neurotransmitter pathways.
00:51:15:09 - 00:51:58:04 More generally, Quinton provides what land foods increasingly lack due to soil depletion: magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium (the major electrolytes) alongside trace elements such as zinc, selenium, chromium, lithium, silica, iodine, copper, manganese, and iron. Together, these cofactors enable proper muscle and nerve function, bone metabolism, immune and thyroid performance, and glucose regulation.
00:51:58:06 - 00:52:30:07 On the mitochondrial front, many electron-transport proteins are metalloproteins, meaning they require metal cofactors to function. Cytochromes depend on iron and copper; antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase rely on zinc, copper, or manganese; glutathione peroxidase requires selenium. When any of these are insufficient, redox balance falters and oxidative stress rises.
00:52:30:09 - 00:53:05:26 Electrolytes such as magnesium and potassium are crucial for maintaining the mitochondrial membrane potential — the voltage that drives ATP synthesis. Magnesium stabilizes ATP and participates in hundreds of reactions; potassium influences mitochondrial volume and respiration efficiency. A natural plasma like Quinton supplies these in balanced ratios that the body can use without pushing one mineral to excess.
00:53:05:29 - 00:53:41:28 Beyond energy metabolism, ionic minerals also optimize hydration at the cellular level. They help maintain osmotic balance, which lets cells pull in water and nutrients and expel waste efficiently. Many users report clearer thinking and fewer muscle cramps as electrolyte status normalizes.
00:53:42:00 - 00:54:17:03 Mineral sufficiency also supports detoxification (e.g., sulfate and magnesium for liver pathways) and helps keep blood and lymph within a slightly alkaline range necessary for enzyme function and oxygen delivery. With adequate minerals, redox reactions proceed in a controlled fashion rather than tipping into oxidative stress.
00:54:17:05 - 00:54:52:01 Quality and purity matter. Quinton seawater is harvested from specific plankton-bloom zones, collected at depth, then cold-microfiltered (never heated and no chemical sterilization) to preserve structure and bioactivity. Each batch is tested to ensure it’s free of pollutants and pathogenic bacteria.
00:54:52:04 - 00:55:30:01 Summarizing marine minerals: a comprehensive mineral profile that mirrors physiologic needs; broad cofactor support for enzymes; improved hydration and cellular balance; support for detoxification and pH homeostasis; and a meticulous collection/filtration process that maintains purity and potency.
00:55:30:03 - 00:56:04:24 With that foundation in place, it’s clear why we’ve focused today on fulvic acid, humic/Shilajit, and Quinton marine plasma as the three pillars of effective, daily mineralization that support mitochondrial performance and redox balance.
00:56:04:26 - 00:56:44:07 Minerals may not be flashy, but they are profoundly foundational. They influence enzymatic function, antioxidant defense, membrane dynamics, hydration, and cellular communication — with direct and indirect effects on mitochondrial output.
00:56:44:10 - 00:57:15:21 That brings us to an exciting development. As of the release of this episode, BioLight has launched BioMinerals, a comprehensive, daily-use mineral elixir that combines the three pillars we’ve discussed: purified fulvic (Wu Jin San), purified Shilajit (for its humic-rich matrix), and Quinton hypertonic seawater.
00:57:15:23 - 00:57:48:29 Most mineral products offer a handful of electrolytes or a single category (just fulvic, or just a generic humic, or just seawater). BioMinerals brings them together to restore natural mineral balance, enhance nutrient absorption, and optimize cellular energy through a gentle, low-and-consistent dosing approach.
00:57:49:01 - 00:58:31:22 It’s a liquid in a 500-mL bottle with a pump cap. Add 2–3 pumps to a glass of water or 4–6 pumps to a 24–32-oz bottle and sip throughout the day. This micro-dosed rhythm helps re-establish true mineral homeostasis — the bedrock for energy, recovery, and resilience — without the pitfalls of mega-dosing.
00:58:31:24 - 00:59:04:08 Ingredient quality is paramount. The fulvic fraction is Wu Jin San — an artisanal, heavy-metal-tested fulvic isolate known for purity and a hydrophobic fulvic profile that interacts efficiently with lipid membranes, including mitochondrial membranes.
00:59:04:10 - 00:59:47:20 For the humic fraction, we chose purified Shilajit resin, not a generic soil extract. Shilajit brings a synergistic complex: humic and fulvic acids plus trace minerals and dibenzo-α-pyrones, which function as electron reservoirs. This matrix behaves like a biological semiconductor, supporting electron flow, ATP output, membrane stability, and CoQ10 cycling while also benefiting gut-barrier integrity via zonulin modulation.
00:59:47:22 - 01:00:16:21 For marine minerals, we use Quinton hypertonic seawater — harvested from protected plankton blooms, collected at depth, cold-microfiltered, and batch-tested. This provides a full mineral spectrum in a bioavailable ionic form that complements the fulvic/humic matrix.
01:00:16:24 - 01:00:45:26 The combined effect is broad: support for gut barrier integrity and GI function, enhanced nutrient and mineral absorption, detoxification and gentle chelation support, balanced cellular hydration and electrolytes, strengthened redox balance and mitochondrial energy, and comprehensive trace-mineral replenishment.
01:00:45:28 - 01:01:13:14 As with all BioLight supplements, BioMinerals is bottled in Miron (violet) glass, a bio-photonic glass that blocks degrading visible light while allowing beneficial violet/UVA to help preserve energetic vitality. This helps maintain long-term stability and bioactivity without preservatives.
01:01:13:16 - 01:01:53:29 I hope it’s now crystal clear why minerals — though sometimes overlooked — play a root-cause role in health and longevity, and why they’ve earned a place in the Mitochondrial Matrix. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles, their influence on enzymatic pathways, and their direct mitochondrial effects make them indispensable.
01:01:54:01 - 01:02:24:26 Which is why I’m thrilled to announce BioMinerals officially launches today. It’s designed to be the most comprehensive daily mineralization supplement we could formulate — combining the best-in-class sources of fulvic, humic/Shilajit, and marine plasma.
01:02:24:26 - 01:03:08:14 Many products contain a small set of minerals or a single category; BioMinerals combines all three pillars to create a refined daily elixir. Add it to the water you’re already drinking to transform hydration into mineralization and mitochondrial support.
01:03:08:20 - 01:03:40:16 Each serving delivers harmonized micro-doses of Wu Jin San fulvic, purified Shilajit resin, and Quinton hypertonic seawater. The goal is steady nourishment — low and consistent — that compounds over weeks and months for durable results instead of short-lived spikes.
01:03:40:18 - 01:04:17:22 Daily benefits include: support for gut barrier integrity and digestion, improved nutrient uptake, assistance with detoxification and gentle chelation, balanced electrolytes and hydration, stronger redox status and mitochondrial energy, and broad trace-mineral replenishment.
01:04:17:24 - 01:04:49:06 Regarding purity and sourcing, the fulvic is Wu Jin San — tested free of aluminum and harmful heavy metals — and features a hydrophobic fulvic profile that many experts consider especially bioactive in lipid environments such as cellular and mitochondrial membranes.
01:04:49:06 - 01:05:26:02 The humic component is delivered via purified Shilajit because of its superior bioactivity and mitochondria-centric benefits relative to generic humic extracts, while still providing the gut-supportive properties (including zonulin modulation) that humic acids are known for.
01:05:26:04 - 01:06:01:09 The marine mineral component is Quinton rather than table or generic sea salt, supplying a complete ionic spectrum in physiologic ratios from meticulously harvested, cold-filtered marine plasma.
01:06:01:11 - 01:06:40:15 In short, BioMinerals delivers the triple threat — Wu Jin San fulvic, purified Shilajit humic, and Quinton marine plasma — in a ready-to-mix format you can use with every bottle of water you drink.
01:06:40:17 - 01:07:08:11 Recommended use: for a standard glass, add 2–3 pumps; for a 24–32-oz bottle, add 4–6 pumps. Sip throughout the day to align mineral intake with hydration for a smooth, steady effect.
01:07:08:12 - 01:07:45:05 The philosophy is low and consistent. Instead of aggressive mega-dosing, we support the body’s natural rhythms. Over time, this can reinforce gut integrity, enhance absorption, bolster detox pathways, and recharge mitochondrial function for resilient energy.
01:07:45:08 - 01:08:20:24 For packaging, we use Miron violet glass — the same photonic glass across BioLight supplements — to help preserve vitality, coherence, and shelf life without preservatives. It’s a light-harnessing solution that aligns with our broader mission of using light and nature to support biology.
01:08:20:24 - 01:08:42:20 If you’re an athlete, consider this a sugar-free, mineral-dense hydration upgrade. If you’re optimizing for healthspan and longevity, it’s a foundational daily practice that supports the Mitochondrial Matrix from multiple angles.
01:08:42:22 - 01:09:12:21 Many of you already take fulvic, Shilajit, or Quinton individually. This is a way to bring them together in a single, easy-to-use format designed for modern routines — without compromising on sourcing or purity.
01:09:12:23 - 01:09:35:12 If the comprehensive approach resonates, take a look at the BioMinerals page at biolight.shop to review details, sourcing notes, and usage guidance.
01:09:35:14 - 01:10:05:25 For those curious about “what’s in the base,” it’s spring water — not RO or distilled — so even the carrier is naturally mineral-bearing. That choice complements the formulation and keeps the entire experience oriented toward real-world mineralization.
01:10:05:28 - 01:10:26:12 To recap practical dosing: 2–3 pumps in a glass, or 4–6 pumps in a larger bottle. Use with the water you already drink so mineralization becomes automatic.
01:10:26:14 - 01:10:43:24 The overarching goal is to make mitochondrial support and mineral repletion effortless — turning hydration into a steady delivery of the cofactors your enzymes and membranes depend on.
01:10:44:01 - 01:11:16:10 Over weeks and months, this low-and-consistent pattern supports gut integrity, nutrient uptake, detox pathways, and redox balance — fundamentals that stack to improve energy, recovery, cognition, and resilience.
01:11:16:13 - 01:11:52:08 As always, we’ve bottled with Miron to protect and preserve bioactivity. The dark-violet glass blocks degrading visible light while permitting beneficial wavelengths that help maintain energetic quality without added preservatives.
01:11:52:08 - 01:12:27:03 I’ve used Miron for years because it extends freshness and helps maintain potency. Herbs, oils, and sensitive compounds fare noticeably better over time in Miron versus standard packaging — that’s borne out both anecdotally and in lab tests.
01:12:27:05 - 01:12:52:21 The aim is simple: deliver a clean, coherent mineral blend that stays stable from your first pump to your last.
01:12:52:26 - 01:13:16:27 Think of BioMinerals as a comprehensive electrolyte that also brings the antioxidant and mitochondrial-supportive properties of fulvic and Shilajit — without sugar or artificial additives.
01:13:16:27 - 01:13:53:00 If you’ve been looking for a daily hydration strategy that also addresses mineral gaps, redox balance, and gut-barrier support, this is designed to check those boxes.
01:13:53:06 - 01:14:25:27 My hope is that, after today’s deep dive, minerals no longer feel “boring” but essential — touching virtually every aspect of physiology at a cellular and mitochondrial level.
01:14:25:27 - 01:14:54:28 Whether you prefer Quinton, fulvic, or Shilajit on their own, or you want them combined, I highly recommend making daily mineralization part of your routine.
01:14:55:00 - 01:15:22:10 If the comprehensive route appeals to you, give BioMinerals a look at biolight.shop and see how it fits your plan. Review the sourcing notes, purity testing, and dosing guidance to make an informed decision.
01:15:22:10 - 01:15:43:13 One last formulation note: the base is spring water, so you’re adding minerals to mineral-bearing water — a small but meaningful detail that rounds out the approach.
01:15:43:13 - 01:16:10:12 I’m excited to hear feedback from all corners — from health enthusiasts to competitive athletes — on how low-and-consistent mineralization impacts energy, recovery, cognition, and stress resilience.
01:16:10:17 - 01:16:45:26 And there’s no better time to try it. For the first two weeks after launch, we’re offering 20% off BioMinerals — and, uniquely for this window, that code can be combined with Subscribe & Save so long as the subscription remains active.
01:16:45:27 - 01:17:17:12 Practically speaking, Subscribe & Save is about 10% off — stack the 20% launch code and you’ll be at 30% off for the life of the subscription during this introductory period.
01:17:17:14 - 01:17:45:09 From now through the end of October, use the code MINERALPODCAST (one word) to get 20% off your order of BioMinerals — whether it’s a one-time purchase or a subscription.
01:17:45:09 - 01:18:09:28 You’ll be getting a comprehensive mineralization supplement that supports gut health, redox balance, detox capacity, hydration, and mitochondrial performance — all in a simple, daily pump-into-water format.
01:18:09:28 - 01:18:38:00 I hope this episode got you at least a little excited about minerals. Enjoy the fall season, get outside, touch the grass even if it’s a bit chilly, and get some sunshine. As always, light up your health.
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