Salt, good or bad?

Dr. David Brownstein, author of the book "Salt Your Way to Health" (translation: “Salt Your Way to Health”), wants to refute two common ideas accepted in the medical community and popular culture. The first is that a low-salt diet is healthy. The second is that the refined salt in our salt shakers is healthy.

While studying the medical literature, he found little evidence to support the effectiveness of low-salt diets. In addition, none of the studies examined the use of unrefined salt. According to him, conventional wisdom about salt is wrong because research has been conducted on the wrong type of salt. What we call salt today is a substance whose molecular composition we have significantly altered.

During the refining process, salt is treated with chemicals to remove minerals, which are then sold. Moisture is removed to extend shelf life, and the salt is bleached to give it a cleaner “appearance.” Up to 2% of refined salt may contain preservatives, including potentially dangerous sodium ferrocyanide, ammonium citrate, and aluminum citrate.

Dr. Brownstein states that his clinical experience has shown that unrefined salt may help reduce cholesterol and problems such as fatigue, regulate immune-system, adrenal, and thyroid function, and address headaches and blood pressure. Conversely, low-salt diets increase insulin levels, which are associated with diabetes, polycystic ovaries, and obesity. He also notes that a low-salt diet leads to a buildup of toxins.

Unrefined salt contains many valuable trace elements and minerals that our bodies need in small quantities. Mineral deficiency is associated with a low pH, which in turn is associated with many health problems, such as inadequate kidney, liver, and brain function; disruption of enzyme activity; poor immune function; hormonal imbalances; and a host of chronic degenerative diseases.

The 3 most popular types of unrefined salt are:

Redmond salt: 60+ trace elements, extracted from an ancient seabed in Redmond, Utah (the mine is protected from pollutants and erosion by a layer of bentonite clay). The salt is extracted and packaged by a single company. Celtic sea salt: 60+ trace elements, harvested from seawater and dried by wind and sun in clay ponds off the coast of France (a method developed by the Celts). The salt is harvested and packaged by a single company. Himalayan salt: often sold as containing 84 trace elements (the 24 additional trace elements in Himalayan salt are present at less than 0.00001%—when a laboratory reports <0.00001%, this does not mean that it found a tiny amount; it is equivalent to saying “not detectable in this sample”—it is a small marketing trick). Extracted from ancient seabeds south of the Himalayan Mountains, more precisely from the Khewra mine in Pakistan. Extracted locally but shipped to many distributors, making quality control more difficult—be sure to read the labels to check whether anything has been added or whether the product has been processed.

The amounts vary according to your weight, from 1 to 2 tsp. per day. The important thing is to consume a good unrefined salt. Do your research to find the best salt for you based on your body and priorities.

Cheers! ❤

The Vitacru team

Good to know: It is important to receive medical follow-up and obtain a diagnosis for these conditions before beginning any conventional and/or natural therapeutic treatment.

References:

2. https://youtu.be/teKuc78JwCM
3. https://www.amazon.ca/Salt-Your-Way-To-Health/dp/B000R8ZTGK
4. https://youtu.be/TPKENjJAuvE
5. https://empoweredsustenance.com/unrefined-salt-brands-compare/