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Ignoring the lack of iodine, is sea salt healthier than processed salt?

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

Minerals: Sea salt has minerals that are not in pure nacl. These minerals are also found in a normal balanced diet. Sea salt is still mostly nacl, and all of us generally take in too much nacl. Best advice is to use as little salt as needed.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Ignoring the lack of iodine, is sea salt healthier than processed salt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Kern answered

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

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