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Kosher Salt

Kosher salt is a coarse-grained culinary salt used primarily for seasoning, brining, and koshering meat. It is composed mainly of sodium chloride and is typically less processed than standard table salt, often without iodine or anti-caking agents.

Beneficial properties

supports fluid balance supports nerve function supports muscle contraction useful for brining contains no additives in many brands

Nutritional highlights

Kosher salt provides sodium and chloride, essential electrolytes, but contributes no meaningful calories, protein, fat, vitamins, or fiber.

Caution. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure and may be inappropriate for people with hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure, or those on 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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Low Blood Pressure
Includes: Hypotension
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