Salt (Sea)

🌿 What is Sea Salt?
Sea salt is a type of salt produced by evaporating seawater. Unlike refined table salt, it retains trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which can influence its flavor, texture, and color.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Sea Salt Occur?

A sensitivity to sea salt may result from:

• Trace Minerals: Elements like magnesium or calcium may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

• Environmental Residues: Sea salt can contain natural impurities from ocean water that may irritate certain systems.

• Sodium Levels: High sodium intake may contribute to symptoms in those sensitive to salt variations.

🛠️ What can I do about it?

• Avoid sea salt for 8 weeks and note any changes.

• Use alternatives such as table salt or Himalayan salt, if tolerated.

• After 8 weeks, reintroduce slowly to evaluate your tolerance.

• Track symptoms before and after reintroduction to identify patterns.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

Consider:

• Magnesium Chelate: Helps balance mineral levels if magnesium sensitivity is suspected.

• Probiotics: Support gut health and overall digestive balance.

• Electrolyte Blends: Promote mineral balance without relying on high-mineral salts.

🌟 Why Might I Have a Sensitivity to Sea Salt but Not Other Salts?

Key differences include:

• Trace Mineral Content: Sea salt contains higher mineral levels than refined table salt, which is mostly sodium chloride.

• Processing Differences: Sea salt is minimally refined, so natural residues remain, unlike the purity of table salt.

• Mineral Composition: Unique variations in magnesium, calcium, and potassium may influence how your system responds.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Sea Salt

• Salads

• Baked goods

• Roasted vegetables

• Seasoning blends

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Table salt

• Himalayan pink salt

• Kosher salt

• Low-sodium salt blends