Tallow Nutrient Profile - Part 3 - Minerals

Just like the vitamins discussed in the earlier Nutrient Profile post…

Major and trace minerals are found in perfect balance in tallow

The deep biochemistry of their role is beyond the scope of this post but…

Let’s understand why we’re happy they’re there!

What are Minerals?

Inorganic single atom substances that occur intrinsically in nonliving things like rocks and metals

Plants obtain minerals from the soil

Animals obtain minerals from the plants or animals they eat

They are referred to as Major (e.g. Sodium, Potassium) or Minor (e.g. Iron, Zinc)

In the body mineral roles are complex and include:

Cellular Transportation of Nutrients and Water | Cell Membrane Structure and Function|

Muscular Contraction | Nerve Impulses |Anti-inflammatory Properties | Acid-Base Balance |

Antioxidant Properties | Cell Regeneration & Repair | Blood clotting | Cellular Detox |

Enzyme activity | Hormone regulation |

Some minerals in topical tallow that may be beneficial:

Sodium | Potassium | Chloride |Magnesium | Calcium | Sulphur | Phosphorus

Iron | Copper | Zinc | Manganese | Selenium

Minerals are absorption across the skin?

Think about the amazing natural mineral spas you can visit.

The minerals that are absorbed through the skin during a good soak!

Our ancestors have touted the incredible health benefits of soaking in these waters for millennia.

Let’s look at one common mineral utilised as an isolate by dermatologists…

ZINC is a familiar ingredient in many soothing and protective agents

When applied to skin therapeutic benefits are found in these conditions:

Fungal Infections | Body Odour | Acne | Rosacea |Psoriasis | Eczema |Ulcers |

Extreme Sun Sensitivity |Keratoses (Sun Damage) | Pigmentation issues | Keloid scars |

Warts | Natural degeneration secondary to ageing |Other Inflammatory Conditions

This list is not a health claim related to tallow.

It simply demonstrates the benefits of one of the nutrients that is intrinsically found in tallow

Peer reviewed reference https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120804/

This series on the Nutrient Profile of Tallow is what we describe as “Reductionist”

We primarily take a Vitalistic perspective - the sum of the whole is worth WAY more than its parts

Breaking it down just helps understand some of the qualities of this INCREDIBLE ingredient.

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We hope the Nutrient Profile series has been helpful.

Our next blog sidesteps from nutrients and explains why we only use Certified Organic Ingredients.

Tallow Nutrient Profile Part 3 Minerals

Benefits of Micronutrients