Himalayan vs. Celtic Sea Salt: WHICH IS BETTER?

Summary

This video discusses various types of sea salt, highlighting Himalayan, Celtic, and Real Salt as pure and mineral-rich alternatives to regular salt. It emphasizes the importance of these salts being free from microplastics and their health benefits, including trace minerals and electrolyte balance. The speaker also addresses common misconceptions about salt intake, explaining its role in hydration, immune function, and preventing adrenal stress, while advocating for informed consumption of natural sea salts over refined table salt.

Takeaways

• 🏔 Himalayan sea salt is extracted from areas near the Himalayas and is known for its purity and trace minerals, giving it a pinkish hue.
• 🌊 Celtic sea salt is traditionally harvested from the ocean in France, and is also free of microplastics with a variety of trace minerals.
• 🔍 Redmond Real sea salt is extracted from Utah, deep below limestone layers, making it free from pollution and microplastics.
• 🧊 Sea salt generally contains between 60 to 94 minerals, unlike regular sodium chloride which is just two minerals.
• 🚯 Studies show that 90% of all salt contains microplastics, which can take 500 years to break down and act as endocrine disruptors.
• 🛑 It's recommended to use sea salts like Himalayan, Celtic, Redmond Real, or Baja Gold to avoid microplastics and get a range of minerals.
• ⚖️ Baja Gold sea salt has a lower sodium chloride content (around 70%) compared to other sea salts which can have 90-95%.
• 💪 Sodium and chloride are essential for the body, and deficiencies can lead to muscle weakness and reduced endurance.
• ☕ Drinking coffee and exercising can lead to significant sodium loss, emphasizing the need for adequate salt intake.
• 💤 Sodium deficiency can affect sleep quality and increase adrenal stress; consuming a small amount of sea salt before bed may improve sleep.
• 🚰 Sea salt helps with hydration due to its electrolytes, and is more effective than water alone for cellular hydration.
• 🛡 Sea salt supports the immune system and can improve conditions like sinus allergies due to its mineral content.

Q & A

What is the primary difference between Himalayan sea salt and Celtic sea salt?

Himalayan sea salt is extracted from areas close to the Himalayan mountains and is known for its purity and trace minerals that give it a pinkish color. Celtic sea salt, on the other hand, is mined from the ocean in a traditional way in France, and is also known for its purity and trace minerals.

Why is the extraction location of Himalayan sea salt considered beneficial?

The extraction location of Himalayan sea salt is beneficial because it is free from microplastics, making it a very pure form of sea salt.

What makes Celtic sea salt unique in terms of its harvesting process?

Celtic sea salt is unique because it is harvested in a very traditional way in a specific part of France, ensuring that the process remains free from modern pollutants.

What is Redmond Real sea salt and how is it extracted?

Redmond Real sea salt is another type of sea salt that is extracted from deep below a certain level of limestone and diatomaceous earth in Utah, which protects it from pollution.

How do the trace minerals in sea salt differ from regular salt or sodium chloride?

Sea salt contains between 60 and 94 minerals, while regular salt or sodium chloride is just two minerals. Sea salt provides a variety of trace minerals that can be beneficial for health.

What health risks are associated with microplastics found in some salts?

Microplastics can act as endocrine disruptors, similar to pesticides and heavy metals, potentially affecting the endocrine system and taking a long time to break down, around 500 years.

Why is Baja gold sea salt considered to have a lower sodium chloride content?

Baja gold sea salt is a mixture of fresh water and ocean water, which results in it having around 70% sodium chloride, compared to other sea salts that may have 90 to 95% or more.

What are some symptoms of sodium deficiency?

Symptoms of sodium deficiency include overall muscle weakness, loss of endurance during exercise, and feeling tired.

How does sodium deficiency affect the adrenal glands and the body's stress response?

Sodium deficiency can tax the adrenal glands, increasing the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and decreasing the parasympathetic nervous system, potentially leading to more stress, anxiety, and sleep issues.

Why is it important to consume enough sea salt during periods of fasting or intense exercise?

During fasting or intense exercise, the body needs electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium, to maintain hydration and prevent issues such as low blood pressure, dehydration, and overall weakness.

How can sea salt help with the immune system and allergies?

Sea salt, with its array of trace minerals, can help support the immune system and potentially improve conditions like sinus allergies by reducing bacteria and viral loads.

What are the potential consequences of a low-salt diet on blood pressure and adrenal health?

A low-salt diet can trigger the sympathetic nervous system, potentially leading to increased blood pressure due to weakened adrenal function and compensatory reactions.