10/13/2025
Fascia is a sheath of stringy connective tissue that surrounds every part of your body. It provides support to your muscles, tendons, ligaments, tissues, organs, nerves, joints and bones. When your fascia is healthy, it’s flexible and stretches with you. When your fascia tightens up, it can restrict movement and cause painful health conditions.
Daily Nutrition & Mineral Support for Fascia
1. Magnesium (muscle + fascia relaxation)
Food sources: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, spinach, dark chocolate, avocado.
Supplements (if needed): Magnesium glycinate (calming, muscle health) or magnesium malate (energy + fascia flexibility).
Daily target: 300–400 mg.
2. Silica (collagen + elasticity)
Food sources: Oats, cucumbers (with skin), bell peppers, bananas, horsetail tea, mineral-rich spring water.
Supplements: Bamboo silica or horsetail extract
Tip: Pair with vitamin C foods to enhance collagen building.
3. Zinc & Copper (collagen cross-linking + repair)
Food sources:
Zinc: Pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, oysters, beef, lentils.
Copper: Dark chocolate, sesame seeds, cashews, spirulina, shiitake mushrooms.
Balance: Supplement zinc only if deficient—always pair with a little copper to avoid imbalance.
4. Manganese (connective tissue enzymes)
Food sources: Pineapple, pecans, oats, brown rice, leafy greens, tea.
Supplements: Usually unnecessary unless diet is poor.
5. Electrolytes (hydration + fascial glide)
Food sources: Coconut water, citrus, watermelon, leafy greens, Himalayan salt.
Hydration tip: A pinch of mineral salt + a squeeze of lemon in water helps fascia stay plump and slippery.
6. Calcium + Phosphorus (structure, in balance)
Food sources: Sardines (with bones), yogurt/kefir, almonds, sesame seeds (tahini), leafy greens.
Note: Balance with magnesium so fascia doesn’t stiffen.
7. Sulfur (collagen bonds + detox support)
Food sources: Garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, kale, eggs.
Supplements: MSM powder (popular for joint + fascia flexibility).
8. Boron (mineral synergy)
Food sources: Prunes, raisins, almonds, walnuts, avocado, chickpeas.
Benefit: Helps fascia use magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D more effectively