Food Supplements · The Basics
Understanding Minerals and Acid–Base Balance
What do minerals do? How does your body regulate acids and bases? Here you will find a straightforward explanation, along with what to consider when choosing a food supplement.
Two distinct topics
Mineral intake involves more than just balance.
Minerals are nutrients your body needs and obtains from food. Examples include calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
Acid–base balance, by contrast, refers to how the body regulates acids and bases. Both involve important bodily functions, but they are not the same thing.
When choosing a product, what matters is its actual composition: which nutrients does it contain, in what amounts, and does the supplement suit your existing intake?
What your body regulates naturally
How does acid–base balance work?
Your body keeps the pH of your blood within a narrow range. Several regulatory systems work together to achieve this.
Buffer systems
Buffer systems in the blood and tissues help compensate for short-term fluctuations.
The lungs
Breathing removes carbon dioxide from the body. This is part of acid–base regulation.
The kidneys
The kidneys help excrete acids and regulate bicarbonate levels.
What does “over-acidity” really mean?
Medical acidosis is a disruption of this regulatory system. It requires diagnosis and treatment by a healthcare professional. Food supplements and so-called alkaline foods are not treatments for acidosis.
Food first
Practical steps for everyday life.
A varied diet is the starting point. You do not need to classify every meal as “acidic” or “alkaline”.
Eat a varied diet
Vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, pulses and nuts provide a range of different nutrients.
Drink regularly
Water and unsweetened tea are suitable everyday drinks. Adjust how much you drink to your needs and to any medical advice you have received.
Consider all your supplements
Check any other food supplements you already take. Different products may contain the same minerals.
Explore Déesse products
Comparing Mineral plus and PremioBalance.
These products have different formulations. Compare their ingredients, nutrient quantities and suggested use on the individual product pages.
Powder or tablets
Déesse Mineral plus
Mineral plus contains several minerals and trace elements. It is available as either a powder or tablets.
- Who it is for: If you are considering whether a targeted mineral supplement may be appropriate.
- Useful when: You want to compare ingredients and formats before choosing.
- Your advantage: Both versions are described on one product page, with guidance on selection and use.
Drink powder
Déesse PremioBalance
PremioBalance is a drink powder containing inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, mineral compounds and other ingredients. Its formulation differs from Mineral plus.
- Who it is for: If you want to learn more about PremioBalance as a drink powder.
- Useful when: You want to check the ingredients, preparation instructions and suggested use before choosing.
- Your advantage: A dedicated product page with a clear overview of the formulation.
Before you decide
The formulation matters.
Terms such as “balance” tell you little on their own about whether a product suits your nutritional intake. The nutrients it contains, and their amounts, are what matter.
Check the current suggested intake, allergens and instructions on the packaging. Combining several products is not necessarily beneficial.
Frequently asked questions
Minerals and balance, explained briefly.
Does tiredness mean I am lacking minerals?
Not necessarily. Tiredness has many possible causes. You cannot tell whether you have a deficiency from how you feel alone. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Do I need to “deacidify” my body regularly?
The body has its own systems for regulating acid–base balance. Medical acidosis calls for professional diagnosis and treatment, not a self-prescribed “deacidification” programme.
Are Mineral plus and PremioBalance the same product?
No. Mineral plus is available as a powder or tablets. PremioBalance is a drink powder with a different formulation. Compare the details on their respective product pages.
Can I combine several food supplements?
First check the ingredients and daily quantities across all the products you use. Overlapping ingredients can increase your overall intake of certain nutrients. Seek professional advice if you are unsure.
Further reading: Acid–base regulation and acidosis (German-language resource, gesund.bund.de) · Healthy eating recommendations from the German Nutrition Society (DGE; in German)
Personal guidance from Regine
Want to compare products or place an order?
Would you like to understand the differences between Mineral plus and PremioBalance, or do you already know which product you want? Regine can answer product-related questions and take your order enquiry directly.
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When enquiring about a specific product, it helps to mention its article number: Mineral plus powder 126120, Mineral plus tablets 126220, or PremioBalance 126380.
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Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
