Question 1

can someone tell me if pink himalayan salt safe to use?

Accepted Answer

It is salt: Himalayan salt is pink-orange tinted due to colored minerals which dried within the salt when it formed from a water/salt solution originally.  It is safe to use, but is essentially tinted salt with no other qualities despite the advertising hype.

Question 2

please help docs! is pink himalayan salt safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can substitute for salt in any food.  The pink is an admixture that has no toxic or nutritional character.  Himalayan salt has taken on a mystic aspect and sells for a terrific price increase over ordinary salt so bear in mind you are paying for hype and not any extra quality or characteristics.

Question 3

can i put a small amount of  himalayan pink salt in my babys food? she is 15 months old

Accepted Answer

WHY EVER !!!!!!!!: Infants do not crave or benefit from salt , whatever the form, added to their diet. If anything it can mess up their metabolism and trigger a salt craving pattern that can have lifelong health consequences.  Don't salt their food to your taste. They will acquire an interest in it over time. What they get in formula/feeds as infants is finely tuned to begin with.

Question 4

what are the benefits and risks of taking salt pills?

Accepted Answer

Depends on reason: People with low blood pressure might benefit from taking salt pills to help expand their plasma volume but people prone to congestive heart failure and high blood pressure might make those conditions worse.

Question 5

is himalayan pink salt ok to use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You’re fine: You’ll be surprised about how wonderful the body is when protecting mother and baby. It’s completely OK.

Question 6

are there benefits of reducing salt intake?

Accepted Answer

Too much salt: There is a general consensus that the average (us) diet has too much salt. This contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease. 

Try to stick to a maximum of 2-3 grams of salt daily. Even  less than that, if you have high blood pressure, heart disease.

Question 7

what health benefits are associated with giving up salt?

Accepted Answer

Lower BP: Higher levels of salt are implicated in the elevation of blood pressure to levels that can be harmful.  The body needs salt, so you cannot get rid of it entirely, but avoidance of commercial foods with extra salt put in for taste only is probably a good idea.  Read the labels.

Question 8

can you tell me if i could use natural pink salt as a substitute for a sea salt soak?

Accepted Answer

Same effect: Salts that have minor ingredients changing the color, are still basically salt.  You can substitute them one for another with the same effect.

Question 9

is pink salt ok during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

For the most part : Pink salt or Himalayan salt lacks iodine, which is not necessarily bad, as long as you get sufficient amounts of it in your diet.

Question 10

what is the benefit of gargling warm salt water?

Accepted Answer

Soar throat: Some find it helpful after dental or oral surgery and even for a sore throat.

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