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Salt has been demonized for decades, blamed for high blood pressure and heart disease, but is the science really that simple? In this episode, I break down the real truth about sodium, why it’s an essential electrolyte your body can’t function without, and why many people eating whole foods (especially low carb) might actually need more salt, not less.

We’ll cover the history of how salt got its bad reputation, the difference between short-term blood pressure spikes and long-term effects (hint: exercise does the same thing), and Dr. James DiNicolantonio’s research on why sodium is crucial for health. You’ll learn the signs of low sodium, how to choose the best type of salt, and when supplementing with electrolytes can help you perform and feel your best.

Whether you’re an athlete, someone who eats low carb, or just curious about your health, this deep dive into sodium will change how you think about this misunderstood mineral.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:21 Why salt was demonised

04:24 Short and long-term effects of salt

05:46 Sodium is an essential electrolyte

06:43 Sodium in the Standard American Diet

09:11 What happens if you have too much salt?

11:59 The different types of salt (sea salt vs table salt)

12:58 Who should limit salt?

14:24 Keto flu explained