The nutritional wealth of sea salt includes vital minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium among other beneficial elements.
Salt is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body. It is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the human organ systems. For those of us who work out regularly, it is crucial to recovering both salt and water shortages that occur through perspiration.
6 Health Benefits of Sea Salt:
1) Rich in trace minerals
2) Helps avoid dehydration and trace minerals
3) Excellent electrolyte source
4) Proper brain, muscle, and nervous system function
5) Nutrient Enhancer
Recommended Servings:
1/4 teaspoon 3-4 times a day from when you wake up.
Types of Sea Salt
Two of my favorite varieties of sea salt are Himalayan sea salt and Celtic Sea Salt®. There are many other varieties since there are so many salty bodies of water that sea salt can be derived from.
- Himalayan Sea Salt
- Celtic Sea Salt®
Resources:
The Salt Fix with Dr. James DiNicolantonio PODCAST:
Richard and Carl talk to Dr. James DiNicolantonio about salt, and how we got it all wrong, from blood pressure to heart disease.
Listen: http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=71
BOOK: Dr. James DiNicolantonio “The Salt fix”
Meta-analysis showing fasting insulin concentrations were 9.53 pmol/L higher with sodium reduction.
Big congrats to John N. on his lifetime deadlift PR 500 lbs, while doing intermittent fasting for two weeks. Most people believe that they will lose strength while fasting…this is proof that this statement is inaccurate.
