Ep 009: Minerals: The Missing Link in Energy, Hormones & Detox | HTMA Explained with Karen Watkins

Minerals are the foundation of human physiology, yet they are one of the most misunderstood and overlooked aspects of health.
In this episode of The Integrative Continuum, Dr. Richard Rocker is joined by Karen Watkins, one of Europe’s most respected experts in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and technical lead at Mineral Check UK.
With over 20 years of experience and having worked closely with Dr. David L. Watts, founder of Trace Elements, Karen brings rare clarity to how minerals influence:
•Mitochondrial energy and fatigue
•Stress resilience and adrenal function
•Blood sugar regulation and insulin signalling
•Thyroid and hormone balance
•Detoxification and heavy metal handling
•Neurodevelopment, mood, and immune health
Together, we explore:
•What HTMA actually measures (and what it doesn’t)
•Why blood tests often miss chronic mineral depletion
•The difference between nutrient deficiency and toxic overload
•Why detox often fails without mineral repletion first
•Common mineral patterns seen in fatigue, autism, MS, arthritis, and metabolic dysfunction
•The misunderstood role of calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium, potassium, and selenium
•Why stress, modern diets, soil depletion, and lifestyle drive widespread mineral imbalance
This is a grounded, science-based conversation that cuts through dogma, trends, and oversimplified supplement advice.
Whether you’re a clinician, a health professional, or someone navigating fatigue, hormones, or chronic symptoms, this episode will fundamentally change how you think about nutrition, testing, and true foundational health.

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Karen Watkins Website:
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