Aaron Hartman, MDFunctional Medicine Specialist | Clinical Researcher

Hydration is not really about water. It is about minerals. #Hydration #TraceMinerals #Minerals

2 Feb 2026 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:51

In this short YouTube monologue, Dr. Aaron Hartman argues that true cellular hydration depends on a broad spectrum of trace and rare‑earth minerals rather than merely drinking water. He explains that without minerals such as magnesium, potassium, chromium, barium, silica, and lithium, cells cannot retain water, leading to low intracellular water volume despite high water intake. He links mineral deficiencies to brain, connective‑tissue, and heart dysfunction, suggesting that many modern health problems stem from inadequate mineral intake. The speaker highlights bone broth, alkaline/mineral water, and electrolyte supplements as potent ways to supply these minerals, and invites viewers to follow his channel to learn how to obtain the full range of trace and rare‑earth minerals needed for optimal hydration and health.

Chapters

Hydration isn't about water. It's actually about minerals. I see so many people who drink lots of water, but inside their cells have low water volume. That sounds kind of weird, doesn't? In order to get water in your body, in your cells, you need minerals. You need trace minerals. You need rare earth minerals. Magnesium, potassium, chromium, barium, silica, lithium. There's over 90 some different minerals and rare earth minerals you need in your water if your body's going to hold on to it. And guess what? These rare earth minerals are also important for brain function, connective tissue, heart function deficiency, rare earth minerals as part of the reason why we have all our health issues in our country today. It's also the reason why bone broth is super powerful while alkalinizing water and mineral water is super powerful. And why electrolytes are super popular right now. If you'd like to learn the right way to get your minerals, rare earth minerals and trace minerals right in your body. Not just the big ones, but all of them. Follow us and learn about your minerals today.