STORY AT-A-GLANCE “The Mineral Fix,” written by James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., and Siim Land provides a comprehensive guide about the role of essential minerals and why you need them to optimize physiological function and survival DiNicolantonio believes that not getting enough minerals in your diet can be just as damaging as eating an unhealthy diet focused on sugar and seed oils There are three primary reasons why so many people are mineral-deficient, including that our foods are more nutrient-depleted, people aren’t selecting the right foods to hit optimal intakes and chronic diseases states are compounding the problem The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for many minerals may be inadequate to protect your health and don’t get you to the levels needed to optimize your antioxidant defenses The best way to increase your mineral intake is via healthy foods like pastured liver and mussels; mineral water can also boost your mineral intake It's estimated that 1 in 3 Americans is...