One hot topic that is recurring lately in the Lowering Blood Pressure the Natural Way Facebook group is taking Celtic Sea salt to help lower blood pressure.  Videos on the lowering blood pressure and other health benefits of Celtic Sea salt have gone viral on social media.  So does Celtic Sea salt really help lower blood pressure naturally?

Just like with Himalayan salt, Celtic Sea Salt is rich in minerals and other nutrients that table salt is void of. Celtic Sea salt is rich in calcium, copper, zinc, iron, potassium, plus active enzymes, micronutrients and ancient decomposed ocean flora and fauna.  Although these nutrients are beneficial, one must remember that even though Celtic Sea salt contains lower amounts of sodium than table salt, it still contains high amounts.

What is Celtic Sea Salt?

Celtic Sea Salt is a type of salt harvested from the Celtic Sea near the coasts of Brittany, France. It's often marketed as a more natural and unprocessed alternative to regular table salt. Unlike table salt, Celtic Sea Salt is typically minimally processed, containing trace minerals like magnesium and potassium.

When comparing it to other mineral salts, such as Himalayan pink salt or Hawaiian sea salt, the main differences lie in their mineral composition and taste. Celtic Sea Salt tends to have a milder flavor compared to the stronger taste of Himalayan pink salt. While all these salts contain various minerals, the specific trace elements and their concentrations can vary, impacting both flavor and potential health benefits.

Does Celtic Sea Salt really lower blood pressure?

Several videos that went viral on Celtic Sea salt by Dr. Barabara O’neil explain how this unprocessed salt is rich in important trace minerals like Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and other trace minerals that are important for electrolyte balance for proper cellular functions like maintaining a healthy blood pressure.  Dr. Barbara O’neil suggests small amounts of Celtic Sea salt, like one piece the size of a sesame seed to be dissolved on the tongue before drinking water to hydrate and nourish cells.

What is important to note when it comes to high blood pressure, is the balance between potassium and sodium inside and outside the cell.  In a normal functioning cell, the highest concentration inside a cell is potassium, and the highest concentration outside the cell is sodium.  Inside every cell membrane wall there are sodium - potassium pumps balancing the amounts of sodium and potassium in and around the cell.  When someone is not eating enough fruits and vegetables, they are not getting enough potassium, and meanwhile most of the food that the average person eats is loaded with added highly processed sodium (aka table salt). The average person in today’s modern world now has lower potassium levels and increased sodium levels inside the cell causing the cells to swell leading to high blood pressure.

(Continue reading below to learn about the potential benefits of Celtic Sea Salt)

Potential Benefits of Celtic Sea Salt:

• Balancing of Electrolytes:  Celtic Sea salt has 82 trace minerals which work synergistically leading to proper distribution of  mineral balance; leading to help with nerve function and muscle contractions.  Dissolving small amounts of Celtic Sea salt in a bottle of water has helped athletes and others who engage in strenuous activities as a better alternative to restore electrolytes in the body. Celtic Sea salt is a more natural drink that our bodies sync with over lab made energy drinks.  I like to to use one sesame seed sized piece dissolved on my tongue to hydrate and function better for the day.

• Heart Health:  Contrary to popular belief, salt plays an important role in daily bodily functions. The minerals in Celtic Sea Salt can help regulate blood pressure and support cardiovascular health when taken in minute quantities. Potassium, in particular, plays a vital role in regulating blood pressure and reducing the risk of hypertension.

• Reduced Sodium Intake: While Celtic Sea Salt does contain sodium, its mineral-rich nature often allows people to use less salt to achieve the same level of flavor. This means that you can enjoy the savory taste of salt with less actual sodium intake and less worry.

• Natural Flavor Enhancer: Using Celtic Sea salt actually adds a deeper flavor to cooked dishes due to its briny taste thus making meals more delicious.

In conclusion:

I use Celtic Sea salt a few times a day (remember that's one sesame seed - sized piece prior to drinking water) because it is rich in 82 essential minerals. Through researching Celtic Seavdalt and it’s effects on blood pressure, I have not seen a profound lowering blood pressure effect.  I don’t typically cook with any salt, a whole food plant based diet with minimal animal meat intake already provides the sodium I need.  When I cook for my family, I use Celtic Sea salt because I know it’s the best quality unprocessed salt.

Key Takeaway:

Just like with many short cuts, most people with high blood pressure are always hopeful when finding that one vitamin/mineral/hack that will magically lower our blood pressure. Trust me I’ve tried almost everything.  It’s always good to review your diet and lifestyle habits because it’s not a magic bullet that will cure your hypertension. It is actually taking the steps to prepare more meals at home using whole foods, getting daily movement in, and destressing/mindfulness practices that all work together in lowering your blood pressure.

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Disclaimer: The information on this email is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as medical advice nor is it intended to replace the relationship with a licensed physician or mental health care professional. Serene Ascha and Compound Your Health encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.