Description
Himalayan Sea Salt is naturally pink in color and is harvested in a salt mine in the Himayalan Mountains. It is a nutrient-dense salt which contains trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron.
Possible Benefits
- May help with digestion
- May balance body’s pH
- May increase sex drive
- May help regulate blood sugar levels
- May improve sleep quality
- May reduce signs of aging
Required Equipment
Warm water, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Lemon for flavor (optional)
How to Do It
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of Himalayan Sea Salt in an 8oz glass of warm water.
- Add a lemon for flavor if you desire.
- Drink the mixture.
Why it works
Himalayan Sea Salt contains minerals not found in regular salt and is a great source of natural electrolytes. Drinking Himalayan Sea Salt at the very beginning of your day can help with nutrient of absorption and can aid with digestion.
Time Commitment
5-10 minutes
Suggested Frequency
Every day.
Time of Day
Before breakfast.
Possible Side Effects
Too much salt may cause a spike in blood pressure.
Diarrhea
Tips
- Himalayan Sea Salt gets its pink color from the minerals found in it, particularly iron.
- Is only found in the salt mines in the Himalayas
- Use Himalayan Sea Salt when cooking!
Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pink-himalayan-salt#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6822653/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1745-459X.2010.00317.x
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7778872/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18204443/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4342096/
