Nut Milk & Mineral Absorption: What Most People Don’t Realize

You’re drinking nut milk for your health. Great.

But if your minerals aren’t being absorbed, you’re not getting the full story—or the full benefit.

Turns out, how you make your nut milk matters more than most labels will ever tell you. And there’s one factor that plays a quiet but powerful role in your body’s ability to absorb calcium, magnesium, zinc, and more: phytates.

Meet Phytic Acid (and Why It’s a Big Deal)

Phytic acid—found in nuts, seeds, and grains—is what plants use to store phosphorus. But for humans? It binds to minerals in the gut and makes them harder to absorb. It’s like a bouncer blocking VIP access to nutrients your body needs.

This doesn’t make phytic acid bad—it’s just something to be mindful of, especially if you:

Rely on nut milk as a daily mineral source
Have signs of mineral depletion (fatigue, low immunity, hormone imbalance)
Follow a high-raw or high-seed/nut diet

Soaking = Smart Nutrition

The good news? A simple soak is all it takes to start breaking down phytates and unlocking the minerals.

When you soak nuts before blending, enzymes activate that begin to neutralize phytic acid—improving absorption and making your nut milk easier on your gut. This also makes minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron more bioavailable, especially important for:

Hormonal health
Stress recovery
Muscle function
Skin glow and cellular repair

It’s smart nutrition—without needing another supplement.

But I Use the Nama M1—Do I Still Need to Soak?

If you’re using the Nama M1 Nut Milk Maker, you’re already ahead of the curve. The M1 is powerful enough to create silky nut milk from raw, unsoaked nuts—no soaking required.

But here’s the deeper layer:
Soaking is still worth it. Not for texture, but for nutrient unlock.
The M1 gives you smoothness. Soaking gives you cell-level support.

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Tips to Boost Mineral Absorption from Nut Milk

Soak your nuts: 6–12 hours depending on the type (see our soaking guide)
Use clean, filtered water: Tap water can introduce unwanted interference
Rinse thoroughly: Always discard soaking water and rinse to remove enzyme inhibitors
Avoid added binders: Gums and emulsifiers can irritate the gut and disrupt uptake
Rotate your base: Don’t use almond everything—try pistachio, sesame, hemp for variety
Add in support: A pinch of raw vanilla or lucuma powder can enhance taste and mineral synergy

Takeaway

Nut milk can support your minerals—or quietly block them. The difference is in the prep.
Soaking your nuts before blending isn’t old-school—it’s optimal. Especially if you care about your skin, hormones, mood, or energy.

It’s a small shift that lets your nut milk actually nourish you—beyond the pour.