Lecture on Types of Sea Salt

Key Types of Sea Salt

• Himalayan Sea Salt

  • Extracted near the Himalayan mountains.
  • Contains no microplastics.
  • Rich in trace minerals; pinkish color due to mineral content.
  • Sourced from mines in Pakistan.

• Celtic (or Celtic) Sea Salt

  • Mined traditionally from the ocean in France.
  • Sun-dried, traditional harvesting.
  • High in trace minerals and sodium chloride.
  • Virtually no microplastics.

• Redmond Real Sea Salt

  • Extracted in Utah from ancient sea beds.
  • Free from microplastics due to protective layers of limestone and diatomaceous earth.

• Baja Gold Sea Salt

  • Mixture of fresh water and ocean water.
  • Lower sodium chloride (70%) but higher in other minerals.

Importance of Sea Salt

• Mineral Content: Sea salt contains 60 to 94 minerals, essential for body functions.
• Microplastics Concerns: 90% of salt contains microplastics, which act as endocrine disruptors.
• Sodium Importance:
  • Needed for muscle function; deficiency leads to weakness.
  • Loss during exercise and coffee consumption.
  • Sodium and potassium balance is crucial; deficiency stresses adrenals.
  • Influences hydration and insulin resistance.

Health Recommendations

• Daily Sodium Requirement:

  • Average person needs at least one teaspoon of salt per day (without exercise).
  • Essential for ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting, and prolonged fasting.

• Adrenal and Sleep Health

  • Low sodium stresses adrenals, increases anxiety, impacts sleep.
  • Consuming salt before bed can improve sleep quality.

Sea Salt vs Table Salt

• Sea Salt Advantages:

  • Contains essential trace minerals aiding in protein and enzyme function.
  • Lacks anti-caking agents and refined sugars found in table salt.

• Considerations for Food and Agriculture:

  • Many foods are low in trace minerals due to modern farming practices.
  • Hydroponic and aeroponic products may lack essential minerals.

Practical Applications

• Exercise and Sodium Loss:

  • High loss during intense activity (e.g., sports in summer).
  • Sea salt helps replenish sodium levels lost through sweat.

• Immune System Support:

  • Nasal flushes with sea salt can reduce bacterial and viral loads.

Conclusion and Further Information

• Avoid sea salts with microplastics.
• For more information and uncensored content, visit drberg.com and subscribe to the newsletter.