Sodium content in salts
IS SODIUM CONTENT LOWER IN HIMALAYAN PINK SALT AND SEA SALT COMPARED TO TABLE SALT?
We are often asked by patients (particularly those with high BP) whether one of the above salts have lower sodium. The answer is a short NO. Per Gram, BOTH Himalayan Pink Salt and Sea Salt have almost the same amount of sodium as regular table salt. But if you compare tea spoon or table spoon—because each of those measures have less amount of GRAMS of Himalayan or Sea salt by weight— the Na content may be a bit less. So do NOT get fooled into believing that you are consuming less sodium with these salts…By weight, they are all the same. High BP is a very important risk for heart disease and strokes. Please take care of yourselves and keep the sodium intake low. Further, a scientific study (Reference below) in 2022 showed no difference in Blood pressure outcomes between Himalayan salt vs regular table salt. Comparison between the Effects of Hymalaian Salt and Common Salt Intake on Urinary Sodium and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Individuals