The REAL Killers - Sodium

[@dingo4530]

As I click on this video I'm torn between my love of this channel and my love of sodium

[@AAM20000]

he didn't rlly cross any lines & still was scientifically accurate..... maybe except for the sodium & hypertension relationship

[@marisa4645]

​@@AAM20000your autism is showing

[@zeezoutchips2501]

SAME

[@bioshockzoa]

Spoiler alert : it’s fine

[@SBAjordan]

Sugar is the craziest.

[@Its2EZbaby]

Absolutely crazy you give all this info away for free for us. Truly so grateful for this. This kind of info is usually only available if you pay good money for it, so you taking the time to make nutrition public knowledge (as it always should have been) is just incredible. I can tell how well researched and knowledgeable you are on these subjects. My new fav account on KZbin, thank you so much

[@cristobalnahuelpan3153]

I had tripled my salt consumption a few years ago, it made wonders to my energy levels and emotions, i feel a lot less fatigued, i consume like 6-8 grams of salt a day now. Back in middle school i always had a visceral craving for salty processed foods, and feel horrible all day,tired and miserable. now i never feel the neccesity of eating fries or proccesed food due to my body not craving salt.

[@ETBrooD]

I'm glad it worked for you! The WHO recommends a low intake of

[@hugoanderkivi]

​@@ETBrooD Why do you think sodium matters when you have high blood pressure? You must not know we have organs called the kidneys. Their primary function is to filter and regulate the blood, which also includes the pressure.

[@jobhuisman6350]

salt isnt only sodium also natrium @@arctus35

[@LancePorter88]

@@arctus35 I was just about to say... 2300mg is 2.3 grams of salt. 6 grams = 6000mg. I'm American, but I'm quite familiar with the metric system for... reasons.

[@Амин-т4х]

​@@LancePorter88because salt isn't made only of sodium

[@adamp9553]

Carbohydrates also cause the body to store extra water. People on a lower carb diet require more sodium, whereas people on a high-carb Western diet will want to limit salt... or ultra processed foods or carbs.

[@TheGlowingOnee]

For a regular person..if you workout daily then you will need that extra sodium.

[@bazhughes5625]

My crisp addiction went away when I started putting salt on my meals. For years I avoided salt, but every now and again I would get an insatiable want for crisps. I finally worked out it was the sodium I was craving. Also, may I suggest buying a natural salt like pink, red, celtic or rock salt as they have all the extra trace minerals (up to 84 of them) that regular table salt doesn't have. Table salt only consists of three things - sodium, chloride and an anti caking agent which is no good for you. Really good informative video, thanks.

[@bane8305]

No need to check when he already knows @bertsimpson4873

[@pullingpuppetstrings3826]

“Crisps” eh

[@rainc5850]

What the fuck are crisps

[@Hajun554]

@@rainc5850fries or chips

[@bazhughes5625]

@@rainc5850 It's what they call chips in America.

[@marvinsalmeron585]

What I love about talon is how straightforward and no bullshit approach he has to topics

[@Mammel248]

Interesting video! Once again the conclusion seems to be... just avoid highly processed foods and you will probably be fine

[@Talon_Fitness]

Thats not the worst conclusion to come to 😂 But it definitely helps to know why

[@Mere-Lachaiselongue]

@@Talon_Fitness Are you also the fallout/skyrim youtuber Caedo Genesis? Same voice.

[@zaion8917]

I've entered my first year of medical studies, and I must say being able to actually understand the mechanisms of human's biology is super cool.

[@noc9472]

Hi

[@Ssjgnolan]

God I love KZbin. I have been teaching myself about fitness and nutrition the last two years. My algorithm brought this channel up and I am so thankful. Videos are always top tier S class. Much love talon

[@Alec_Perticone]

Table salt is also often fortified with iodine, and for good reason. Reducing salt consumption will definitely have a variety of effects.

[@HolyHusky]

Variety of positive cardiovascular effects.

[@arc7gaming]

Table salt has an insignificant amount of iodine and dairy is a much better source. Sea salt is better than table salt because table salt is processed and has added chemicals and sea salt has extra minerals.

[@langustajableczna]

@@arc7gaming best source from food is seaweed. And the sea/ocean air during autumn and winter months. The air in salt mines is also very healthy and beneficial

[@alexreid1173]

Whether or not sodium is an issue really depends on your lifestyle and genetic factors. There’s a big range of people from those who need to cut out almost all sodium to those, like me, who need to take sodium supplements to avoid dying. The “daily recommended value” of sodium is 100% a lie for many people. It’s an average, and that’s it.

[@DUUDE_TM]

Lol

[@larrytischler570]

If you live near the Gulf of Mexico and spend a lot of time outdoors, you must have a lot of salt. My tee shirt has salt rings at the end of a warm day. I probably drink about 3 to 6 quarts of water too.

[@C00kiesAplenty]

Not only is the daily recommended value a lie for many people it's actually on the low end for healthy consumption. If you do basically any physical activity you need to consume more than it says too.

[@TroaBarton]

As someone else who needs vastly more sodium than normal I’m curious about your statement of needing supplementation. What reason or condition do you have to need such intervention? I’ve been trying to figure out why I need so much more salt and any insight would be appreciated. Best I’ve come up with is I’m a giant, and dosage limits are directly proportional to the size of the animal.

[@TroaBarton]

@@elemenopi55 I had to go to the ER twice due to hyponatremia despite having absolutely no heed to sodium content. After each time being told I didn’t have enough salt I would increase it. The last instance where this came up again was when I started having heart palpitations for several conservative days. I went and got some non iodized salt and went overboard which cured it and they haven’t returned. Last time I had any issue was over a decade ago and I don’t document things anymore. I use the built in salt limiter, my tongue and have to make my food look like powdered doughnuts with salt before it goes off. I’m narcoleptic and disabled so I don’t move around much. More salt helped with this but it’s hard to delineate if the fatigue is from one or the other. So I can’t count on that symptom as a warning sign. I used to sweat a ton when I was younger at the drop of a hat but seldom do anymore. I would even lose all my color if I’m low on salt. More recent tests show I’m fine if on the low end, and again I add salt to already high sodium foods like a crack head. And no doc has so much as given me a guess as to why. They simply don’t know and say what I’m doing seems to be working.

[@StratosFair]

Your channel is truly a blessing for anyone trying to improve their health and nutrition. Many thanks !

[@Drdward]

Agreed, Talon. I've recently started to salt some of my meats again and have felt much better throughout the day. I could see where sodium would be an issue for those who live a largely sedentary lifestyle and consume nothing but processed foods. But if you're eating mostly whole foods and exercise a moderate amount, you're definitely doing more good than harm by supplementing it in with your meals.

[@AliceBunny05]

Japan has the oldest people and one of the lowest obesity rates, and sodium is basically a cornerstone of the japanese diet lol. with soy sauce and miso being so prevalent.

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

​@@AliceBunny05Yep, because they walk a lot, thanks to their highly efficient train system.

[@AkshanBoi25]

Try adding raw seasalt into water, works wonders for me.

[@brycewhitcomb1922]

This video is super informative as always! As someone who has POTS, I’ve always wondered if my recommended higher sodium intake could be negatively impacting certain aspects of my health, but it seems like my minimum sodium requirement might just higher than most. I increase my intake to reduce my symptoms that align with hypoatremia. I’m always excited to see what future research on topics like this could hold!

[@jacksonlane3390]

Thanks for the consistent high quality that you put out Talon. This is not a nutrient of course, but I'd love to see you make a video on alcohol and the effects of it on your body. Thanks again for making this content, see you in the next one.

[@gbladewarrior6884]

"All things in moderation." Is always a good advice. Especially for food.

[@psycatnip]

I know this isn't on most people's radars, but this is exactly why I think it would make a great video: magnesium. It wasn't until recently that I learned it can play a role in sleep and anxiety management.

[@tl1326]

been having magnesium pills for insomnia, and it worked, but it got too expensive in my area, $20USD for 350grams/12.35 ounces

[@schnioula]

Concerning the growing fast food intake: salty food really tastes good! I crave salt too at times.

[@milk__teee]

Sodium is definitely not a killer. It’s not addictive like other additives such as sugar -which is definitely addictive, it basically helps you function unlike a lot of the other ‘real killers’ and straight up you can eat less of it, and your body wouldn’t do anything. If you go from over consuming sodium to consuming a regular amount, your body isn’t gonna give you craving like it does to sugar to caffeine. It’s kinda crazy how many victims of circumstantial studies there are. Sodium probably be the number 1 victim when you consider how important it is, and whose fault it is when it comes to having problems with sodium. -usually people who over consume highly processed foods which contain a lot of sodium.

[@whimsy0451]

I am so happy to see your channel's success! I can remember your first videos popping up in my suggested. Your content is top-notch. Your macro and micro breakdowns in your tier lists are concise and enjoyable to watch and listen to. Splendid!

[@vinecat8451]

Every day is a great day with a new Talon upload!

[@blobfishchin]

My health is completely in this man's hands

[@technosurfer92]

Now that we're tackling things that fall in the grey area between nutrient and killer, I really want to see artificial sweeteners tackled next.

[@114avataraang]

Artificial sweeteners have already been proven time and time again to have no negative effects on humans.

[@thaisoneon]

Yes please, with xylitol receiving some attention. It’s the one I use and most discussions fail to mention it.

[@Punisher9419]

I used to get muscle cramps a lot because I didn't eat enough salt. The body will deal with having too much salt to some degree but it won't function very well and you won't feel very good without enough of it.

[@stuntmonkey00]

High sodium doesn't seem to be as big an issue in a diet that also balances with high potassium (lots of fruits and veg)? I'm under the impression that Na got a bad rap while excess sugar consumption was driving up blood pressure.

[@saminselenciata4861]

Just a quick heads up that sodium itself doesn’t travel through different nerve cells as an electrical signal is transmitted. Rather Sodium is leaving the nerve cell at multiple spots through ion specific channels, that open when a change in electrical charge is noticed. This creates a chain reaction of channels opening in the cell following the direction of the impulse. The transfer of electrical signal between one nerve cell to another works by neurotransmitters such as acteylcholine or Cloride and not sodium. Those then either act as an excitatory or inhibitory impulse which basically means it encourages the next cell to „fire“ or discourages it from continuing the impulse.

[@somethingincurrentyear]

voltage-gated sodium channels let sodium inside the nerve cell to excite it further down the road. it only gets transported outward to restore the potential.

[@IsmailAbdulMusic]

Very good beneficial information. Thank you for putting this video together my friend!

[@rigo.acosta]

The Korean salt paradox is crazyyy.

[@maxwelllewis7911]

I've changed my whole diet based on this channel. Still experimenting for ways to get Omega 3s in my diet though without breaking the bank

[@glazed6178]

Canned tuna

[@Crosseyedhero]

@@glazed6178 Just try not to eat too much fish because fish often contains mercury and arsenic.

[@themate28s]

It's an acquired taste but canned sardines and herring are usually found for under $2, sardines specifically can hover around $0.90 and $1.50 based on location, brand and sales. Speaking of sales and location, another good way is to get cheap omega 3s is to go to an Aldi and wait until they put a 30 or 50% off sticker on some salmon. Just cook it the day you bought it or the day after, ans you get a super filling omega3-filled dinner for like $5-$7, pair with veggies, will feed like 2 or 3 people. You can do this with other stores that discount meat 4-2 days before sell by date.

[@awViola]

Flax seeds are great !! Grind them up or add them to a salad for crunch

[@GodofVengence]

Try canned sardines and mackerel. Wild planet makes sardines packed in extra virgin olive oil, I have found they're delicious if you saute onion and garlic in the oil from the sardines, then with my fingers I split the sardines in half and remove the backbone (which is edible but not a great texture imo and removing it this way is very easy), add the sardines and mackerel to the onions and garlic, finish with a spritz of lemon juice, and eat it over rice or toast, though I could eat it by itself tbh. It's really delicious on toast with a bit of mayo and a few slices of tomato when tomatoes are in season.

[@marscoric]

This has defo become one of my favourite channels after I started my journey of generally trying to become a healthier person after my friend developed type 2 diabetes. I'm definitely better now and this channel has been a great resource!

[@Ryzawing]

I would love if you would go through artificial sweetners! I did see other people comment this, but the battle on fats and sugars has created a ton of sugar-free products that look like miracle foods/drinks when it's definitely not. I'm still amazed at how much things like yoghurt still have fat free versions and I can see the fat has been replaced entirely by sugar and sweetners. More depressingly, my local shop only has one kind of full fat yoghurt for sale, and its not even a greek style one lol

[@114avataraang]

Artificial sweeteners are quite thoroughly studied and show no harmful effects on humans despite the many claims otherwise. Can’t speak to the overall composition of the foods you’re talking about, but the zero-calorie sweeteners you’re referring to are just fine for consumption.

[@Ryzawing]

@@114avataraang ah okay, I was watching a documentary on ultra processed food with Chris can tulleken and there was a bit there on sugar free foods but it did focus a bit more on the preservatives than the sweeteners itself, not sure if it's a reputable source though, but he does have a lot of content about ultra processed food. If artificial sweeteners are okay, then great :D

[@AliceBunny05]

​@@Ryzawingyeah, there isn't substantial evidence to show they're really harmful other than some that may give some people mild gut discomfort.

[@coopergates9680]

@@114avataraang It still depends. Aspartame, advantame, and neotame are not as stable. Acesulfame K is the one I use. The worst sugar alcohol is maltitol (mannitol is actually good and is even a medicine); maltitol has the highest glycemic index and the most calories, making it really not a suitable sugar replacement.

[@livdafish1165]

i would LOVE to see a spices or condiments tier list!!

[@Myusername468]

I feel like there needs to be a maybe killers series. Sodium, fats, etc

[@matik8252]

there is..

[@jefferyaung1404]

@@matik8252where?

[@De_Futura]

Already one for trans fats, processed sugars and sodium.

[@Biblical_Hippie]

my unprofessional opinion is that if you follow a balanced diet, salt shouldnt be your worry. im notorious for adding too much salt in my food - but i follow a balanced diet and i exercise 3-4 times a week and so far my blood results are excellent

[@AliceBunny05]

yeah, japanese people seem to be doing fine with their low obesity rate and large population of very old citizens. so I'm gonna stick with that lol.

[@koba4691]

I broadly remember reading a bit of an article about salt and how Koreans who consume considerable amount of salt due to food like Kimchi, yet don't have as problematic health situation as many people in western world, but now I can't find that article to double check...

[@gamer4ever838]

high sodium intake is only a problem if you dont work out. you sweat sodium out. but sodium is really not the enemy. i have very high sodium intake. been doing this for 20 years. i am healthy according to the doctors

[@Georgggg]

- Doctor, my leg hurts. - It's strange, I have the same leg, but nothing hurts.

[@testacer5101]

I’m sorry but that doesn’t mean anything.

[@gamer4ever838]

@@Georgggg lol. nice joke

[@crusaderchan7230]

Hey, you should consider checking out herbs for a nutritional tier list. They can be quite easily added to a variety of foods as a finishing touch, sauces, or brewed into tea, allowing for easy targeted use for specific nutrients. Also quite less well known compared to other foodstuffs by people in general. Could have great educational value.

[@lovaloo763]

I like to use soy sauce when I can because it has higher levels of manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc than plain table salt. It's also yummylicious. Scrambled eggs + chives & soy sauce = good brekky.

[@tolvajtamas8567]

Another great video that blew my mind. I would like to see a video about a few of the vitamins, mostly vitamin C and D, and maybe the different vitamin Bs.

[@b.andrei84]

I had some problems because I didn't consume enough salt.So, salt is very important if you want to have a normal blood pressure and to be hydrated. Too much is bad, but not enough is also bad.

[@Skarpo89]

Didn't expect salt to be a real killer, this video will be interesting

[@Skarpo89]

Well, like to know I wasn't so wrong. I wonder if there's a way to measure my levels of sodium to know if I should change my diet or not. Nice and informative video as always, thanks

[@Pomagranite167]

Do u feel shitty physically most days? If no, u are doing great. If yes, tben maybe u need to examine your habits and see if you are being real stingy with the salt or overindulging

[@reesehayman7341]

These videos should be shown in schools

[@lalamike25]

Can you do a video about MSG? I've heard tons of conflicting information on it and want to know if it's safe, safe in moderation, or unsafe at any levels

[@RusticKey]

The effects of MSG have been grossly exaggerated and was partially born out of Sinophobia and anti-Chinese sentiments. It's fine, it's just a myth.

[@SuperShado101]

considering how long east asians live, it cant be THAT bad

[@mr.gilbert2790]

@@SuperShado101East Asian longevity is dropping, along with fertility and so forth. Foods with msg has been on the increase

[@_CaptainCookie]

​@@mr.gilbert2790 msg has been used traditionally for centuries/millenia. The real dietary issue is the increase of the unhealthy fast food diet

[@poissony]

MSG *itself* is largely harmless, the problem is it’s added to lots of processed foods like instant ramen or ready meals that come with the usual problems of processed meals (preservatives, high sodium, added sugar, trans fat etc.) As always, don’t be afraid of it, but don’t overindulge either. MSG in a jar won’t kill you, but I much recommend natural sources like kombu kelp, certain fish flakes like katsuoboshi, tomatoes, and my beloved: sesame oil.

[@KajiCarson]

Great video. I live in the viscinity of the Middle East and during the super hot summers I usually take an electrolyte tablet in the morning to curtail dehydration. I wish this channel would do a video on fasting, intermittent or otherwise (e.g. OMAD) - that'd be great!

[@IsmailAbdulMusic]

Potassium balances sodium and potassium and sodium work hand in hand. Increase potassium intake from coconut water, potato skin, parsley, cilantro and so on

[@rokturi]

Low sodium ruined my life, i was miserable while I was trying to limit my sodium intake. If only I had known at the time...

[@glazed6178]

This is the topic I have heard the most controversy over recently. I know personally when I was trying to go super low sodium in my diet I was feeling faint and dizzy upon standing and just awful. Then I came across some research that showed communities of people in japan who eat something like 13000mg of sodium a day and have no higher risk of heart disease or high blood pressure. So if massive salt quantities actually had an affect on the body it would be killing these people in their 40s or something right? A lot of the old research seems to frame sodium as the reason for all of this when the diets the people were eating were high in sodium but also other things like fats and added sugars. What if salt got labeled as the enemy and was just there because all those other bad things also have high salt in them. Another professor I watched talked about how the body does a great job of regulating your salt levels provided if the individual is properly hydrated. Aren't most americans not properly hydrated? I want to see newer salt studies done

[@mrlafayette1964]

You're on the money, salt is a necessary electrolyte. When a person's salt gets too low it can be a medical emergency. It's the sugar,fried,unhealthy oils,processed and general overeating that's driving health issues concerning diet.

[@askolotus_prime]

for the Japan its normal to eat lots of salt because of the hot climate and lots of sweating during the day

[@AliceBunny05]

​@@askolotus_primemm, not all of japan is hot though and even in summer japan is not deathly hot, it's mostly very humid. Hokkaido is quite cold, actually.

[@8curious]

dude you deserve more views, seriously!

[@christinebeames712]

In Spain, we live near a very overweight quite old man he put so much salt on his food it left a trail it would’ve been uneatable,to most ,people , this man did a building extension on his house himself, and he was constantly getting told by other people who were suffering allsorts of ailments that the salt was doing him no good, he outlasted the lot of them,

[@marathoner43]

@Talon Fitness - Great content. Have you done one on Potassium yet? If not I'd love to see one on that. Especially as a marathoner, I tend to feel better when I have more potassium...particularly if I'm going long distance.

[@brandmeyer2201]

One on potassium would be great

[@hobbyist518]

I wish you would’ve elaborated on the sodium-potassium pump. Long story short, if you are suffering from too much salt, instead of reducing salt intake, try to increase potassium intake. Broccoli and raw bananas (not processed) and other vegetables with high potassium content can balance out the negative effects of too much salt WITHOUT you having to cut back on your salt intake. But that would, you know, require Americans to eat more unprocessed fruits and veggies, and the food companies that make a lot of money off of fruit-and-veggie processing aren’t going to be funding this kind of research any time soon. Not to mention food processing companies in general. They might even try to hinder that research, since it will hurt their bottom line.

[@ChadAV69]

Good point

[@stolenmonkey7477]

Your nutrition videos have helped me a ton, continue what you are doing, it is a great thing

[@skeleton1765]

We’ve always scratched our heads when Asian people at way more salt and had loads less heart disease. It seems so simple to me. If you’re eating veggies, sweating, and not being sedentary salt is a conductor for that energy, literally just like a battery. Sure, when you’re sedentary and not exercising and drinking Diet Coke instead of water I’m sure salt puts pressure on your body, but everything does. We’re not meant to be still.

[@artisticvisions77]

Great channel Talon! I learn a lot. I don’t agree with everything you say but respect all your input. Are you a nutritionist or is this just something you study?

[@rebeccaanne9863]

The problem is that lack of sodium is also a killer since it is needed to keep blood flowing and is the best vehicle for delivering electrolytes.

[@NathanHorton-yq4uj]

Video suggestion: The Real Killers: Vegetable Oils

[@littlebigcomrade]

I always thought food in the processed world tasted way too salty for my liking, then I looked at the label and found out why.

[@CocoKoi321]

processed food garbage

[@user-xn4ov1th7k]

dying for a Real Killers episode on refined wheat & its products 😎 thanks for what u do

[@t4squared]

People get admitted to the ICU for critically low sodium levels. It’s also harder to treat compared to high sodium

[@Shadow.behind.mountains]

A tip for everyone, from my experience if you get cramps (I often got in the calves) eat more salt

[@Tang-qi6zw]

0:23 Has coconut ever gotten demonized? Like even in the low fat days, nuts including coconut have been praised for being a great source of “good fats”? Then yogurt is still great for you, like most fermented and aged dairy. It’s the added sugar in yogurt snacks. But sugar has been demonized outside of ads from the 30s-50s. But even “the joy of cooking” from that era says to avoid too much sugar. It’s just ads were wild.

[@crumply5959]

When i was in bootcamp, they always taught us to consume at least 2 salt packets a day. That teally helped boost performance in us

[@evanish]

Great video!!! Whish there was some like Discord community surrounding your content for people to discuss these stuff, and share info, and etc.

[@fatboy5926]

I am a little surprised no mention of WHAT type of salt we should be consuming. Should I be buying regular table salt? Pink? Sea? So many different choices out there

[@AK_Catholic_Traditional]

It’s not pink (hinting it’s colour added). It’s himalayan salt. Which is best, second best being sea salt (but watch what sea, because not all waters are "clean". No such worries about himalayan salt though.

[@fatboy5926]

@@AK_Catholic_Traditional sounds good sounds good. Yeah I just try to go for some Himalayan salt or sea salt. Try to stay away essentially from table salt

[@1987jugernaut]

Celtic salt has the highest mineral content

[@winterFox2r]

We need an MSG episode. And the misinformation that has spread far and wide due to completely unrelated topics.

[@Curlyfries237]

12:26 love his monotone voice of “it’s not it’s a rock”

[@geraldfjord2383]

2:33 Talon slapped 3,000 BC onto the Chinese communist flag and called it a day 💀

[@gillisjack]

Sodium is like most things: in moderation, it is good (and necessary in this case), but over- and under-use can be detrimental. I think it is important for people with cardiovascular issues to be very careful with their intake.

[@spoonkies]

Honey wake up, talon just uploaded

[@btarczy5067]

Yet another helpful video! I should really list what I learned and plan my shopping/cooking accordingly.

[@gabriebarriento3558]

Like these videos ! You should do a ranking of herbs / spices / teas (include coffee)

[@stuff4232]

I really don't see how something natural can kill you by eating it unless it's poison. Fat, meats etc shouldn't kill you. over consumption is always a problem though.

[@Talon_Fitness]

Thats probably a bit of an oversimplification. But I can't come up with a direct counterpoint right now so...carry on

[@iSarCasm865]

Great video. I'd like to know more about caffeine

[@anthonyventura8465]

This has been a struggle for me. As someone who lifts weights daily, and does Muay Thai, I realize I need to probably consume slightly more. But sometimes this catches up to me and I go days without properly restoring, leading to cramps, muscle weakness, and dehydration. I have a hard time finding the right balance, when I think I’m consuming enough, I end up dehydrated. I also drink A LOT of water, which “dilutes” blood sodium levels from what I understand. I’m also 5 foot 2, and weigh 117 lbs. finding the right amount of sodium is tricky for me, and I have ended up clinically dehydrated twice in the last year. But idk if that justifies me consuming like 4G of sodium per day, because I do also read labels and check sodium content per serving to determine if a food is generally worth eating. HELP!

[@VinnyThrax]

You have to drink the water with Added Celtic sea salt. If you drink water alone it won’t hydrate you because ur body needs the minerals to

[@shrek3096]

Remember that sodium is just one of the electrolytes as shown in this video. You may consider adding supplements of the other electrolytes as well if you end up with cramps and muscle weakness. Also, since these electrolytes are so common, you dont need to purchase any fancy expensive supplements (such as liquid I.V.), you can simply use some off the shelf powders. In the salt aisle youll find "Lite Salt" which is essentially half sodium chloride and half potassium chloride, giving you two electrolytes in one. Just mix a small amount with a glass of water, hell of a lot cheaper then fancy supplements.

[@anthonyventura8465]

@@shrek3096 Thank you so much for this

[@VinnyThrax]

@@anthonyventura8465 what he said is unnecessary. The most important thing in your health is hydration. Your blood is water and minerals(plasma) You have to replace plasma in ur body aswell as replenish minerals. The easiest way of doing this is by only using Celtic sea salt. It’s non toxic, no additives, no bs. Celtic sea salt is the most balanced when it comes to mineral composition so when we consume this our mineral levels are stable and we aren’t low in any specific mineral. I drink water with Celtic sea salt added in always You must do this. Supplements are NOT necessary and are a waste of ur money and they’re poisoning you. Love and light

[@VinnyThrax]

@@shrek3096 we need sea salt. I use Celtic sea salt. Highest mineral count and nontoxic. It’s what people have been using for centuries

[@StyleshStorm]

"you only get the one" Love his signature quote.

[@WheresBillie104]

My approach to sodium is the same as my chickens’ approach to calcium. I put oyster shells in a feeder and the birds will just naturally go to it now and then. They just naturally know when they need it. I don’t add salt to my food unless I’m having an unexplainable need to add it. And hence I don’t even think about it. And it’s sea salt or Himalayan salt only.

[@RatIceCream]

Thanks to this video, I’m aware that I might not be getting enough sodium. Thank you!

[@psic.alfonsovargas]

PLEASE make a “condiments ranked” video (mayo, ketchup, mustard), it would help so much to understand what exactly are the upsides and downsides of them

[@juhel5531]

I live in the tropics where most of the people are in a state of dehydration. We have a folk term for mild to severe dehydration called "balisawsaw" and we also have a term for constipation called "tinitibe." Sodium and water intakes for optimal or even moderate health here in the Philippines is sky high. I personally drink 5-6 liters of just pure water. No drinks or food yet. Then again, I also work manual labor and work out after work too.

[@theeprincess777]

I’m much more afraid of seed oils 💀

[@peterjackson8968]

Great Video! Was hoping for a video about salt! Thanks.

[@ValsamGoesPro]

Great video once again! Probably the only channel that i've watched all the videos and not only once. I would like to see a video about macronutrients planning throughout the day. For example i see a lot of people pushing good fats and protein in the start of the day and carbs and protein before and after your workout. Does that all matter? How would you organize it? Thanks in advance

[@davidsaunders2893]

I haven't looked into all the studies, but my guess would be that the problem is less about the sodium intake itself, and more about the fact that people are getting it from highly processed foods that are almost always extremely calorie dense. When you add obesity into the equation negative outcomes are multiplied

[@nERVEcenter117]

"But the way I'm talking about it almost makes it seem like it's making its own decisions. It's not. It's a rock." I am dead. 🤣

[@jaydenprasad7950]

You should a tier list ranking all the essential nutrients

[@Talon_Fitness]

Can't really rank them if they're essential. That would be like me saying what's more important in a car: gas or oil?

[@abonynge]

I can't find it now, but I remember seeing a metadata analysis regarding the "people are more likely to develop heart disease if they have low sodium intake" that concluded people were reducing their sodium intake because they knew they were having cardiovascular issues before seeing a doctor.

[@alessandro348]

"ACTUALLY Jimmy, in addition to sodium chloride, iodized table salt will also contain anti-caking agents and potassium iodate to prevent iodine deficiency." Seriously though man, great video. Growing up my mother wouldn't even add salt to mashed potatoes. That and the food pyramid really fucked me up.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

a bit of added salt for seasoning is pretty nice, I think the problem come from the over consumption of unatural foods my main sodium intake come from eating seaweed and flour-based products, and i'm good

[@matemann5460]

Many cafeterias i experienced tried to be low on Sodium. Not only made it the food boring. People turned to fast food restaurants or heavly processed instant meals.

[@michaelwesterland1853]

My go to "energy drink" is approx 85% water, 15% OJ or some other juice, a bit of honey and a decent pinch of salt. I do not ever want to skimp on sodium in my diet because the only salt in it is what I PUT in it. The science may soon change to say that for SOME people, too much salt can be problematic. But for the rest of us, salt appropriately for your taste and health. I enjoy reading the work of a real doctor (MD) and cardio researcher, Dr. James diNicolantonio, whose book, "The Salt Fix" is pretty reasonable and very well footnoted. It's a good read and requires a bit of education ... which is also good.

[@AFryingPan]

I was hoping you would touch on monosodium glutamate (MSG) in this video but perhaps another time

[@PetrucciIbiza]

Great video! I like how you took all sides in the debate and explained everything right. There are much higher risks of insufficient intake then if you go over 3 grams per day.

[@DARKELLAKEL]

What about pink and sea salt? 🧂

[@DirtyPoul]

I would love to hear you talk about potassium and chloride! I love the taste of salt, so I've recently begun to use a reduced sodium salt (50% NaCl, 40% KCl, 10% MgSO4). Do I have to be careful with the additional potassium or magnesium intake? Most sources I check say that most people get too little of that as it is, so that should be fine. But what about the the chloride intake? Any source I check say that I should watch out for high chloride consumption because of the sodium in NaCl, so that's not very helpful...

[@emanuel6233]

What do you think about the app chronometer? Is it any good for keeping track of your micros?

[@arthurdent9160]

Please a spices tier list!

[@TheDinosaurDemocracy]

I would love to see a herb/spices tier list!

[@SousChefSanji]

I second this!!

[@pmk422]

12:24 Jesus Christ talon they’re not rocks they’re minerals!

[@Talon_Fitness]

Are minerals not rocks?

[@Bricks4Bungoma]

Great video, but I think you missed one often overlooked aspect. Sometimes people suffer not from too much sodium, but from too little of the other electrolytes leaving the body unbalanced. It is not just about the amount, but the balance with other minerals. You referenced it briefly at the 11 min mark or so of the video.

[@TranquilRiceman]

That was enlightening, thanks for the info