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–¾ Teaspoon Sea Salt

Sea salt is a culinary salt produced by evaporating seawater and used primarily for seasoning and preservation. Nutritionally, it serves mainly as a source of sodium, with only trace amounts of other minerals.

Beneficial properties

flavor enhancer supports fluid balance supports nerve function supports muscle contraction

Nutritional highlights

Sea salt provides sodium chloride and may contain trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium, though usually in very small amounts.

Caution. High sodium intake can worsen high blood pressure, edema, kidney disease, and fluid retention; use cautiously in sodium-restricted diets.

Conditions it helps with

Dehydration
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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Kidney Stones
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Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup
Includes: Edema, Fluid Retention
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