Table Salt vs Sea Salt vs Himalayan Pink Salt - Does It Matter To Your Health?

[@rccrashed]

My sister is managing her diabetes with diet alone. Her husband was put on a salt restricted diet, and to keep it simple she cut down on salt also. Her blood sugar started to go off the charts high for no apparent reason even while still watching her diet. She talked to her doctor and started to increase her salt intake and her blood sugar returned back to manageable levels!

[@tylerbird1359]

That's because salt and sodium proper food sea salt or my favorite salt from Utah mines under an old sea never seen the daylight and it's got to a of minerals called redmonds real salt, sodium is necessary in our diet to help every cell in our bodies work properly, and low sodium low salt diets are 100% been debunked and will harm you don't limit your salt salt food to taste if it's too salty that means your body is talking to u but you will never get too much sodium

[@kimhenrickson4283]

My daughter, who has had issues with POTS, was told by her cardiologist to increase her salt intake to help reduce the symptoms and thankfully it has helped her

[@ssishari]

More information on management of POTS would be so helpful. Future topic?! Help to inform the public of POTS, which is often misdiagnosed and difficult to treat.

[@crazzyhorse5038]

Have you looked into the carnivore diet for POTS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKucZqOMZqt9jLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/imekd4SqqM-lidk

[@suzannederringer1607]

I use Redmond's because it's from the US - not sure about the purity of some of the Himalayan salts. Hasn't changed my life, but I like it. I don't eat prepared foods at home - cook from scratch, mostly veggies and some meat or fish or eggs. Never eat at fast foid restaurants, don't eat out much. I don't use a lot of salt, and I've never had a problem.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Love that approach

[@jant4741]

For Xmas ages ago, my lil brother sent me Redmond salt in a Corona bottle shaker. By the time it was gone, I was totally into the Redmond taste. Come to find out, Redmond is rated up there with Celtic salt. 👍 I cook too. Rather go hungry than eat out at most places the junk they serve.

[@barbarakelly1916]

Drs. Zalzal and Weening have mastered the art of relatable, educational and entertaining video. The professionalism combined with humor make their videos "go-to" resources.

[@stujm8376]

Interesting, my blood pressure has been a little low for years, I do eat a lot of salt on my meals, but do feel I need it. I don’t suffer from any of the effects you mentioned, but was surprised to hear our bodies deal with it differently. Thanks guys, another fantastic vid.

[@karenyingling67]

Would love a video on Electrolytes…is it really necessary to be adding this supplement to your water? Thanks:)

[@wesadrian6981]

Everything in moderation ❤. Except Talking with Docs😂😂😂

[@michaeld4566]

The Doctors eyes will surely be salty reading your heart warming comment.

[@rfon3158]

Good things, yes in moderation, but generally, for health,harmful things should be minimized or avoided.

[@ChopperChad]

Not really though. Many things should be completely avoided.

[@robinjones6999]

I love you 2 guys - Its a scientific fact

[@emmel4fun]

It's a scientific fact that all their subscribers do.

[@isagoldfield7393]

🤍💚🩷💛💙

[@trilbyarnold3341]

I broke my hip in a traumatic fall. Within 24 hrs I had a partial hip replacement. Because I live alone, I was sent to a Skilled Nursing Facility for recovery. Blood work done there revealed hyponatremia and the doctor told me to add salt. My mom never added salt and neither did I. So at age 80 I was for the first time adding salt. The irony was the nursing facility kept a salt-free kitchen. I had to specifically request salt packets each day.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting

[@blackdiamond7708]

​@@TalkingWithDocsYou never heard of hyponatremia before? I have it and every day drink sea salt and Dr Berg or other Potassium electrolytes to keep my levels in balance. I've done this for years since I was diagnosed after a trip to the ER. LOW BLOOD SODIUM IS A REAL THING. I might add I don't eat typical processed foods.

[@whatfun99]

I eat, crave, and enjoy a lot of salt. My blood pressure has always been and remains textbook. I thought I was in the clear. Today I learned about potential damage to the interior of blood vessels, which I was not aware of. Thank you.

[@take5th]

I thought that was only if you snort it.😊

[@rajinderangl2537]

Thank you both Doctors. I started watching your videos about a year Love all the educational videos. Thank you both

[@psynurse]

Interesting because I've heard many other Drs also citing research that show not everyone is salt sensitive therefore do not have BP issues from use.... and that is based on science as well

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not sure if you actually watched the video as we said exactly this. 50 percent of hypertensive people and 25 percent of everyone else are salt sensitive

[@pamelalyon3264]

My dad had Menieres (sp?) disease and was told not to eat salt, so he did that for years. He also had heart and kidney failure. Had to go on dialysis for 3 years. Finally his doctor said he could have salt, which made him happy. I wonder if those factors combined contributed to his health problems. Side note, i was diagnosed with hyponatremia years ago because i rarely ate salt. Sorry for the rambling.

[@ttee6990]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation. I feel like u guys are directly teaching me. Like your my teacher. Yet in such a nice non judge mental way. Love listening. And so informative

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow thanks so much

[@eddrod1]

Hey Docs! Thanks again for yet another in-depth video. This is certainly helpful, shining the light as it were on the world of salt and how it impacts the body!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rainbowzebraunicornpegasus2962]

I think Dysautonomia, in general, is either on the rise or at least being better recognized. Under that umbrella diagnosis is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). My middle daughter was diagnosed with POTS around age 14. My youngest is now showing symptoms. I was never officially dxd by definitely am symptomatic. My middle daughter also has kidneys that seem to push her electrolytes too quickly. She was old by her cardiologist to suck on the Himalayan rock salt as much as she wants. She also gets a liter of Lactated Ringers Solution daily (plus a bunch of NS with meds) because she doesn't absorb enough through her GI tract. I find myself needing to drink electrolyte infused drinks (less all of the sugar!) or I get off kilter. I like that you guys make it clear that salt is a necessary mineral for life. Too many people try to cut all salt out of their diets! They don't realize that all electrical impulses in our bodies are made by what is called the sodium potassium pump. No salt, no impulses. No life! But balance is key, as in all things!

[@12moodyblues]

I LOVE salt I add it to all my meals. I even put it on my pineapple, apples, watermelon, I can't even imagine eating a meal without it. I'm 64 the only thing that I have is my cholesterol is a little on the high side. I've been this way all my life, what's wrong with me? Why do I crave it so much.😔😔

[@limitisillusion7]

Do you sweat a lot

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Same with me! And Nope,.. I don't sweat a lot!!😉

[@12moodyblues]

@@limitisillusion7 Not at all, it's actually quite the opposite

[@limitisillusion7]

@@12moodyblues Hmm, idk then. I definitely crave salty foods, but I'm pretty active.

[@crazzyhorse5038]

Salt is essential for the management of blood pressure, blood volume and control of intracellular pressure. Too little causes havoc in every space in the human body. Glucose massively interferes with salt’s ability to regulate fluid shifts. About 25% of your brain is cholesterol lowering your cholesterol gives you a 7% higher risk of dementia. Know the scientific truth about how your body works.

[@carriehollyland3596]

I'm one of them that struggle with low bp episodes (vasovagal), and was fold to add more salt to my diet. I actually am not big on salt (flavor wise). Like I don't mind it when it is added while the food is cooking, but I don't like adding salt on top of my food after the food is done cooking. So I try to just add a little extra while cooking my food then.

[@puregold1725]

I had hyponatremia due to a medication. I became very confused, and as a nurse I knew something was wrong. I called a friend to take me to the hospital. Best phone call i ever made.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes meds can do this

[@47retta]

Which meds do this??? ​@@TalkingWithDocs

[@MYJ61]

I did start start using Redmond’s salt recently. It may just be wishful thinking, but I thing the flavor profile has more depth than normal sea salt or iodized table salt.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes this is a common sentiment. Good luck!

[@joseenoel8093]

My step dad would say a swim in the sea healed all, he alsi said every 7th wave was largest! Mom would say to put salt on a gum's canker to heal, ouch! Beautiful weather, sucks to be anywhere else!

[@dbrianhoyt]

Applying salt to a canker sore really works. Stings a little but works.

[@amandar7719]

A tiny bit of salt diluted in cooled boiled water is good to gargle if you have mouth sores or tonsillitis according to our elderly family doctor when I was a little girl. Our elderly veterinary also recommended washing out wounds on our horses using similar saline solutions. Wonder why the doctors didn’t mention this in their video. Perhaps too many people can’t be trusted to make up a safe solution. Perhaps people make it too salty. Or…. Maybe there’s been “randomised” tests/experiments/trials in these modern times that render centuries’ old remedies as obsolete. 🥴

[@melissabrown6254]

I very rarely add salt to my food. I ahve hypertension and try to avoid salt if I can. However there are sometimes I just crave it. Thanks for the info I am going to me more mindful of the salt in my diet. 🧂

[@tinkwilkinson9446]

Had low sodium at a checkup. Added some salt back to diet. I exercise 6 days week.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice

[@slim215]

Hey, is sea salt the same as Celtic salt I have been told Celtic salt is the best because of all of the minerals. I hope you see this question and answer. Love your show thanks guys.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Celtic salt may be a bit better with the NaCl content in the high 80s

[@RonsonDalby]

I don’t use much salt but when I do I use a brand called ‘Heart Salt’ which replaces a percentage of the sodium with potassium. 🇦🇺

[@philmaryamoore9251]

In New Zealand we can get what is called "Lo Salt" which I use; it's got 66% less sodium than table salt and partly replaced by potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, and ammonium chloride. The manufacturer says there is enough sodium in most foods and we don't need any extra! Have you heard about this?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes there are some similar potassium swaps here

[@donnamariebrown2478]

Hi, I crave salt at times, as well as craving my fav guys in blue. A few times, I have been told that my sodium levels were too low and to increase my salt intake. Don't know why. Any comment? Thanks, love your videos!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes this can happen. Usually responds well to increased salt intake. Hope it helps. Thanks for always watching!

[@brianwick3826]

Love all your videos. Learn so much and enjoy the delivery. Have chronic high BP and haven't touched a salt shaker in many years. Have been on the diuretic of 25mg of HCT daily to offset water retention (to fight the salt) but not much help. Seems genetics can influence BP over lifestyle. Am OK BMI (right at 25), and work out most days but know I need to do more to get in 120/80 BP range. Still in 140s+/80s range even with ARB and ACE inhibitors daily with HCT. Frustrating.

[@opinionatedone2561]

You guys do a good job of mixing the nerdy technical words with the "user friendly " version

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@williamwaters4506]

Some salts are iodized which is an issue for people (like me) who have a thyroid problem.

[@AimeeGirl]

What about Celtic salt?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Same story. Lots of extra minerals but mostly NaCl but high 80s instead of high 90s so maybe slightly better

[@janiesoito4494]

Hi Dr Zalzal. You can bake with table salt but you'll be disappointed if you use it for pickle making. For crisp pickles, one needs to use salt without any additives. I use Kosher salt for the best, crispy cucumber pickles. ❤

[@RS-un9hx]

I had 2 parents with HTN @ 40, mother 100s/100s! So, I grew up eating low salt. I don't add salt to food & eat low salt foods. My dr. told me, "I can't believe I need to tell you to add more salt to your diet! after seeing my labs. There was a triathlon guy who only drank water, dropped his sodium very low. They had to raise his sodium, but very slowly. I get it, eat salt!

[@psynurse]

I have only used salt maybe a dozen times in 40yrs.... Still have high blood pressure despite weight loss, exercise, eating clean

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome!

[@crazzyhorse5038]

@@psynurse Sugar not salt is the driving factor behind hypertension. My blood pressure on average was 174/92 with a mostly vegetable, low fat and low salt diet. Then I quit all sugars and carbs (grains, fruits, & vegetables) and started eating a mostly high fat, meat, and dairy diet with large amounts of salt. Now my blood pressure is averaging 118/72 as well as my blood sugar dropping from 250 to 90. Lost 75 lbs in 1 year eating carnivore as well.

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Docs, you forgot something that is very important. BLUE salt, used on frozen streets or sidewalks is very dangerous. Sometimes little kids pick it up to eat. The blue color, often, is arsenic used as an anti cacking additive. Thanks for your videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes there are a few we didn’t talk about. That’s rock salt. Also Celtic sea salt. And softener salt

[@andiamoci22]

they didnt talk at all about microplastics which is one reason people like himalayan etc as opposed to sea salt

[@jennicavincent216]

This is the reasoning behind Redmond salt, too - it was in a sealed cave so in theory had less exposure to microplastics and pfas (also no added caking agents and is batch-tested), though it seems like they’ve proliferated absolutely everywhere at this point😢

[@Outdoorswithmikey]

The daily recommended is based on consuming a standard American diet (SAD) which is laden with bad salts. For those who do the carnivore diet and also work out salt is critical and the recommended daily intake is not enough. We can't ignore this.I use Redmonds or Celtic Sea salt

[@MrsOveata]

Can you review high energy drinks as in Yerba Mate?

[@rdizzy1]

No such thing as bad salts or good salts, it is the same salt. The insanely minute amount of other ingredients has no effect. Elevated salt is the problem, not which salt you eat.

[@psynurse]

Redman yes!

[@psynurse]

​@@rdizzy1 well..... Depending where it's obtained/mined. Yes there are some that are not as good because of the extras in it

[@ThomasMackay-i8h]

Damn few Americans don’t get too much salt in their diets.

[@jotibarratt1829]

I tried Redmond salt for a couple of days but did not feel good after, so I threw it out! I didn't think iodine was added to sea salt, but was pleasantly surprised that my Costco sea salt did have iodine in it. Thanks for this video.

[@sandyabrams7852]

Love Redmonds, mined in the uSA

[@BradHartliep-kn9ud]

Mined in a state controlled by a nutjob cult that wears magic superman panties ..

[@emmel4fun]

I have hypertension and have been told not to have much salt. I've never had the habit of adding extra salt to prepared foods. I add it to my cooking andd occasionally to some fruit. I don't know how else to reduce it without having bland food.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed

[@angeladavies]

I use iodised salt, potassium salt, mixed herb salt. Please explain about electrolytes, thankyou.

[@eblondin4108]

I really enjoy these longer videos. Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@JRspeaking]

Really? My attention span just isn't that long.

[@ridinreiners]

Thank you for posting this video. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the electrolyte products that are being advertised by many fitness influencers. These are very high in sodium. What type of exercise would warrant taking electrolytes? Thanks 😊

[@Theshowlifeyoungs]

I use pink Himalayan salt

[@mbh4097]

We use "Redmond Real Salt" from the salt beds of Utah. Unrefined, ancient sea salt with a subtle, sweet flavor. Best tasting salt ever and good for you in moderation. Untouched by the chemicals and waste you get in the oceans of today. Can order it online.

[@miamired1]

Salt is interesting to study. From a cooking perspective, brining turkey, etc., but with the osmosis that occurs, little sodium is absorbed. Chefs/good cooks salt raw proteins, especially a steak and let it sit up to overnight, and it draws excess moisture out and results in superior searing without tasting salty, etc. It's not so much the sodium that we cook with that concerns me, it is the amount in processed foods. Food labels are tricky at times in the USA. An innocent appearing item such as catsup, that may not taste salty is measured in a tablespoon with sodium with food labeling here does not sound high. However, when you consider that some can easily use 1/4 cup ( 4 tablespoons) of catsup along side their French fries, you have met or exceeded your sodium intake for the day. I have used some upscale French salts that were impressive with a LITTLE going a long way. I broke the tradition of automatically using the salt shaker when eating years ago. Yes, I know tomatoes, etc. will likely always need it. Taste things first before salting. Once you break bad habits with salting, processed food will soon taste inedible to you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well said!

[@elizabethkarmellacomedian3872]

I’m one of the people doctor tells to eat more salt. My blood pressure routinely sits at 90/40 and they don’t like it. 😂 I have noticed since I’ve added it sits at 100/60 now.

[@gregbrooks7233]

As always, informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

[@nancypurdy5878]

Exceptional presentations! Thank you, Docs!!!

[@tammyrickert3130]

Which is the best for electrolytes? ❤

[@toniahampton207]

Celtic salt. Look in to it😊

[@charflorida5433]

I like Celtic Sea Salt, Redmonds salt, and coconut water which has potassium for balance.

[@charflorida5433]

Potassium goes along with salt.

[@mjs28s]

It does matter due to microplastics that might come along with your sea salt. I would avoid that just due to the pollution, if you can.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s fair

[@miamired1]

Great video above. Requesting that you also do one on magnesium. This was one of my fave elements to study in school. While it can be therapeutic, I think it is confusing to most to consider as a supplement. There are several different forms of it, and one form can cause diarrhea, hence the "magnesia" in Milk of Magnesia. The RDA in the USA for vitamins/supplements is often questioned as being sufficient with all. Do we need a supplement for magnesium, does this require bloodwork to determine? If we want to supplement it, what is a safe form and dose?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We have two videos on magnesium. One general one. And one on the best type. You should watch them!

[@steveb.5617]

My sister in-law that lives in Toronto went into a coma for 10 days from not enough salt in her diet. She never eats processed food and cooks everything from raw foods and never added salt. So it can happen.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes typically this is caused by other medical conditions rather than lack of intake but it can happen

[@allieaalto4675]

My family kids that I'm a "saltaholic" (I even have salt shakers on my desk) but my blood pressure is fine so far. I remember my grandfather being the same way-- dinner couldn't begin until the salt shaker was beside his plate. The only things I don't salt are butter, pickles, and bacon. I've managed to ditch gluten (arthritis) and caffeine (was drinking too much, jittery) but salt is my Final Boss to face. When the doc tells me it's time to cut back, I will, but it's gonna suck. I love salt so much.

[@dardar267]

Himalayan all the way! Great video docs. Dr. Paul just came off of a 12 hour shift though I believe, he appears bushed😢

[@psynurse]

Redmans all the way

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing. We do film in the early morning and Dr Zalzal just got a new puppy

[@dardar267]

@@TalkingWithDocs congratulations on the new pup! They can certainly be more work through the night than newborns!

[@crazzyhorse5038]

I have seen that sugar not salt is the driving factor behind hypertension. My blood pressure on average was 174/92 with a mostly vegetable, low fat and low salt diet. Then I quit all sugars and carbs (grains, fruits, & vegetables) and started eating a mostly high fat, meat, and dairy diet with large amounts of salt. Now my blood pressure is averaging 118/72 as well as my blood sugar dropping from 250 to 90. What I like most is I never feel that hungry and have finally lost weight. The mostly vegan diet was supposed to be a heart healthy diet to loose weight but I gained weight and felt like I was starving all the time. My wife and I prefer the carnivore way.

[@crazzyhorse5038]

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[@cherylsmith2345]

You Gents are amazing in the topics you cover. All so interesting and educating. I’m in Canada 🇨🇦, and interesting enough, both my Parents in their elder years had low salt/blood sodium … I’m a pink Himalayan but sparingly.

[@jaymacpherson8167]

Himalayan salt is substantially more expensive due to scarcity, and some cultures believe it has enhanced health benefits. It is also easy to simulate. Thus, it is a profit opportunity. I am concerned there may be “Himalayan” salt on the market that contains undesirable components.

[@TorgerVedeler]

Here’s a question: Does it matter when you eat salt? My breakfast routine has no salt, but I do get some through the day and at dinner. Does that work?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s likely the total consumed rather than the time

[@paulc5389]

I personally find if I don't have salt early I can't retain water well and pee out everything I drink but still feel thirsty. Adding in salt in the morning has caused me to be far less thirsty during the day.

[@marieholzwasser9224]

When we were in Italy during June/July timeframe, my ankles swelled from walking on the hot top all day. I don't understand how Italians can eat so much processed meats like mortadella, salami? These cold cuts are also part of their breakfast. How come they aren't experiencing side effects like my swollen ankles?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

They likely are 😀

[@DanAshleyWork]

I believe you said that a study demonstrates that NaCl damages the insides of our blood vessels. Can you provide a citation to that study? - Dan

[@riverbender9898]

Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You're welcome!

[@vickiepatterson1748]

Ironically, I have high blood pressure and I don't use a lot of salt. Whenever I'm in the doctor's office, my blood pressure is always high and the first thing they ask is about salt. I've never been a big salter and I rarely add salt to anything except potatoes, avocadoes and boiled eggs (and that's still minimal). My blood pressure is fine at home, the only time it's high is when I'm in the doctor's office! So we have established my blood pressure isn't high because of salt. It's high because I go to doctors. We used to only buy iodized salt but my brother read some kind of report saying iodized salt wasn't necessary. From what you just said, that may be the only way we get iodine. I salt food when I cook it but rarely salt cooked food (especially before I taste it). Some people vigorously salt food (like my sister) but I believe it's partly because of using artificial sweeteners. Items are so overwhelmingly sweet that they can't taste anything like a normal person. I use very little sugar and very little salt because I can taste. I usually buy sea salt, I think it's better than others. But I'm not a salty person (like Dr Zalzal). Yes, he has a dry sense of humor but that's what makes him so funny!😅 Thanks for sharing another great video!👍

[@crazzyhorse5038]

White coat hypertension is a condition where a person's blood pressure is higher when measured at a doctor's office than in other settings. It occurs when a person's body perceives a threat, such as being in a clinical setting, and releases stress hormones that cause blood pressure to rise.

[@isagoldfield7393]

Thank You Doc🌿🪅🍃

[@markiangooley]

I’m told that iodine in dairy is from the extensive use of iodine sanitizers in the dairy industry.

[@michellelaitinen2527]

As a middle aged white female with low blood pressure, I am one of those salt sensitive. My ankles don't swell first, its my fingers and I have to remove my rings. I did find out my potassium is low...so I had know that drinking a glass of coconut water helped to get rid of the excess salt. My question is what about soy sauce? It makes my swell too, is it just the amount of salt in the soy sauce?

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

Moderate with moderation. The same goes for Celtic salt?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So it does have less sodium but still more than 85 percent NaCl.

[@mdevorah6833]

My friends use Celtic salt. Any thoughts?

[@AndiS-dz4pq]

Redmond’s Real Salt is the only pink salt from an ancient seabed and mined in the 🇺🇸 😋

[@garyg.1122]

How much on a serving do you take?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are correct.

[@Ron-kn6ur]

If you eat Miso which has about one gram of salt per serving, it appears not to affect blood pressure in people with normal blood pressure or those with mild hypertension. Miso soup taste good on a cold winter day. It appears that the isoflavones in fermented soy found in Miso has an inhibitory effect on the sympathetic nervous system and on the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). See the study....."Review of the health benefits of habitual consumption of miso soup: focus on the effects on sympathetic nerve activity, blood pressure, and heart rate"

[@richardrogers8815]

Care to comment on microplastics in sea salt?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Seems like it is a real issue. It’s everywhere

[@nicosixtyfour]

I use Celtic Sea salt… Unrefined and has a lower sodium chloride content

[@pedrodesonora6723]

Can you tell me how you can get the potassium chloride substitute that you discussed? Thanks

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Just buy a salt substitute such as No-Salt. But make Sure you're NOT taking an ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure! It can increase the potassium in your blood to very dangerous levels!😉

[@richardbrewis436]

Thanks to Talking With Docs. for an excellent presentation. Good jokes too! Thanks Dr.'s-you're worth ur salt? Salutations and great vlog. Proud, to be a long time fan of the channel.I am learning a lot!

[@wendyheuman5637]

What about liquid iv? Or blue salt? Are they a good thing?

[@annettemccall3175]

Love u guys ❤. How long have you known each other? Great chemistry.

[@Miguel195211]

Good video.

[@joycewickman3249]

I love you two! I watch all your videos. Keep them coming! So helpful!

[@Marc_de_Car]

Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thanx Docs, blessings 🙌

[@lyndakadey6327]

Hey the largest salt mine in the world is in Goderich Ontario.

[@wayne.edward.clarke]

I was really hoping you'd comment on claims that Himalayan pink salt contains up to 70 minerals and other substances that are healthy for you. You said that there hadn't been a randomized study of the health benefits of this salt, but I would still like to know what substances it contains that have been studied as separate supplements, and whether the dosages of these substances that you'd get from a reasonable intake amount of this salt are enough to matter.

[@richardcampbell9225]

My entire life I have craved salt. I will even lick my finger, put salt on it then lick it off. My labs always shows my sodium to be near the lower end of the relevant range and even below normal at times. So much so, I consume about a pound of salt a month. When I was younger, I just turned 62, I used to also have low blood pressure. These days my blood pressure is more normal rather than low.

[@mad8298]

I'm a long distance runner who is a heavy salty sweater (maybe partially because I also carry at least one CF gene) and I am so confused about the constant debate in the running world about salt intake, especially during long hot runs or races. I have recently started adding LMNT to my electrolyte/carb drink to supplement my sodium, since I have low blood pressure along with the sweat issue. Not sure whether I really should be or even benefit from it as there is conflicting information. I am not normally a salt adder to my prepared food after cooking and eat whole foods plant based.🤔

[@tedd8055]

What about No Salt (Potassium Chloride)? The reason I ask is that I have had issues with low potassium on and off for years. It got so low recently that I had to go to the ER for an infusion. But they can't tell me why I'm having this low potassium issue.

[@Joe_Souza]

I’d like to know your thoughts on supplements like LMNT which are intended for athletes to help stay hydrated with electrolytes. Does using these supplements make sense for people who sweat excessively, especially my climate in Florida?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So may be useful for people exercising at moderate to high intensity for longer periods of time but not for the average person

[@steveh9428]

Very interesting. Here in the UK the RDA for salt is “no more than 6g (6000mg).” I wonder why it’s double the USA RDA?

[@Chris-ut6eq]

If anti-cake and cake are brought together, how much energy is released?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

🤣

[@misskitty2133]

Great show, guys!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you!

[@Gary_and_Linda]

After cutting down on salt consumption you will eventually notice how salty processed food and restaurant food is. No salt shaker at our house.

[@annelieduffylindstrom7518]

I use seltic sea salt or atlantic seasalt, take few kristalls in my filtred water

[@zmalqp555]

What is the knowledge on Celtic salt?

[@joansmith1839]

Hi guys i reduce my salt.but which one shoud i use im useing table salt is that ok

[@coffeeinportland]

Question: I've heard from another Doc that when a person goes to hospital with a heart attack, one of the first things they do is administer 900 mg bag of saline. . . . is this true? if so, what gives?

[@michaelmm4684]

That’s true…I am an NMD, severe deficiency in sodium, with is your electric power house for the heart. ..can cause a stroke , or hear attack.. You do need enough salt and potassium..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Often because of hypotension or shock caused by a heart attack. Normal saline increases the volume in your bloodstream and subsequently your cardiac output.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it is important to have normal sodium and potassium levels but normal saline is used in heart attacks to increase the stroke volume of the heart rather than correcting hyponatremia

[@mjgriffin49]

I drink tons of water. Ended up in hospital 10 years ago with low sodium. I have to drink pickle juice daily to avoid this happening again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting

[@paulc5389]

I can think of many many better ways to increase sodium than that 🤢

[@mjgriffin49]

@@paulc5389 I actually love the taste. I buy mine off Amazon and it has garlic and Tumeic in it. I just sip 2 oz a day slowly.

[@mimimummi1187]

😋

[@2WILDGEESE]

Please explain low sodium, off the chart low sodium, results in routine blood labs . what does it indicate. I am always told it has little to no effect from my salt intake. ???

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes there are many other medical causes of hyponatremia. Medical conditions. Medications. Definitely worth a chat with your doctor

[@rand49er]

At 75 yo with hypertension which is controlled by daily Amlodipine, I virtually eliminated salt from my diet by not adding it and mostly not eating processed food. Then, I saw something that Himalayan salt had all these trace elements that people need. So, you say there have been no studies suggesting pink salt was sufficiently beneficial to justify eating it? Hm-m ...

[@terezajaquez8196]

Can I use Himalayan salt only if I don’t have my thyroid?

[@susanheckman7466]

Great video, thank you !!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it!

[@disqusrubbish5467]

On the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii, there is a company producing salt from ocean water pumped up from several thousand feet below the surface. If I recall correctly, due to the time it takes for the oceans to - what's a good word - "swirl" the world, that water is pre-industrial revolution and free of modern pollutants. I don't have a citation for that at the moment though.

[@louisd95714]

Sodium is responsible for opening the heart, and potassium is responsible for closing the heart muscle. We need both to live.