A few years ago, pink Himalayan salt started cropping up everywhere: discount stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and gourmet shops. It is a beautiful color and is often branded as a healthier alternative to sea salt or regular table salt. Pink Himalayan salt is from a salt range in the mountains in Pakistan. It is sodium chloride, just like other salts. It has the same sodium content as other salts. The pink color of Himalayan salt comes from trace minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. However, the content of these minerals is very small and you would have to consume well over the recommended amount of sodium to get a meaningful amount of these trace minerals. The bottom line of using Himalayan salt is that it is really no different than other sea salt. If you choose to use it because of its color or you like the way it tastes, fine. Just remember to use pink Himalayan salt in moderation as you would any salt.
There is also the myth floating around that pink Himalayan salt will promote weight loss. This is simply a myth. Pink Himalayan salt will not melt away fat or help you drop weight quickly. There is simply no scientific evidence that pink Himalayan salt will boost metabolism or help burn fat.
However, one good use of pink Himalayan salt is adding it to your bath. Adding 2-3 cups to bath water and soaking for 20-30 minuets may help relieve stress and ease sore muscles.
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