Not a day goes by without the Internet recommending some new kind of health hack, whether it’s ice-cold showers or rubbing salt on your gums.
The latest in the plethora of supposed miracle health tips is Celtic sea salt, which has gone viral globally on TikTok and has been recommended as an ally for hormonal balance by a nutritionist from Fashion.
The grey-coloured salt has garnered 36.8 million posts on the app and has been hailed as a “life-changer” for hormonal and gut health.
It is made from evaporated seawater from the Celtic Sea off the coast of France and has been hailed as a miracle worker by social media users.
Fans of the new salt craze claim that just drinking water isn’t enough to stay hydrated, with one user stating:most ‘The water we drink has no minerals and does not hydrate us.’
The latest in the plethora of supposed miracle health tips is Celtic sea salt, which has gone viral globally on TikTok (pictured) and has been recommended as an ally for hormonal balance by a Vogue nutritionist.
The user explained: ‘Celtic salt makes your body absorb it, you will urinate less and your skin will be radiant.’
Several describe “anti-inflammatory” properties that they claim help improve skin, aid digestion, and improve gut health.
Even the highly controversial viral food critic, Eddie Abbew gave his approval to Celtic sea salt, admitting that he sometimes drinks it mixed with water.
While there is currently no research to confirm any hopeful theories, nutritionist Jessica Shand told Vogue that Celtic sea salt may have some benefits as a tool for balancing hormones.
Jessica She explained that grey salt: “comes from minerals that are absorbed into the clay lining of the salt ponds: magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine, all necessary in our bodies for our hormones to function optimally.”
She explained that the trace elements found in grey salt are those that help maintain hormonal health.
She said: ‘I use unrefined salt to promote healthy adrenal gland function as it supports the body’s response to stress and particularly in cases of dysregulated thyroid, plays a role in regulating metabolism. and therefore also helps to improve energy levels.”
It is the sodium chloride element in any type of salt that helps regulate bodily functions and therefore promotes overall health.
The grey-coloured salt has garnered 36.8 million posts on the app and has been hailed as a “life-changer” for hormonal and gut health.
The salt is made from evaporated seawater from the Celtic Sea off the coast of France, and has been hailed as a miracle by social media users.
People on TikTok took to the app to praise the salt, which is apparently better than ‘table salt.’
She added that this can help replace electrolytes in the body that can be lost through sweat and recommends her own tonic water with a pinch of Celtic salt and a squeeze of lemon.
Barbara O’Neil, an Australian promoter of alternative health treatments, is considered a pioneer in promoting the health benefits of the supposed wonder product.
She says “table salt” is very dangerous because it is not as balanced as other types of salt that have higher levels of minerals.
“Celtic sea salt is harvested by hand and contains 82 minerals,” he explained in a YouTube video that has more than 5.2 million views.
Its high mineral content means that it is “balanced” in minerals and therefore helps our body to properly absorb water.
The holistic coach said it’s the “balance” that puts Celtic sea salt above its competitors, such as Himalayan sea salt, another source of sodium that was once favored by the health-conscious.
He explained that Celtic salt contains three types of magnesium, which is a “water-hungry mineral.”
A nutritionist told Vogue that Celtic sea salt can help maintain hormonal balance. Pictured: Celtic salt stock image
The hazy-coloured salt is made from evaporated seawater from the Celtic Sea off the coast of France, and has been hailed by social media users as a miracle work. File photo of the French coast
According to O’Neil, it is this element that makes Celtic sea salt best suited to stimulating water reabsorption in cells.
But before salt addicts get too addicted to it, O’Neil only recommends an amount “about the size of a sesame seed,” which he says should be taken before each glass of water to maximize absorption.
He explained that salt then allows water to be absorbed immediately by the cells, when taken with water.
However, despite its status as a trophy of optimal health, others have criticized its advertising and dismissed its status as a superfood.
According Live strongMost of the evidence pointing to the purported benefits of salt is anecdotal and not based on research.
In fact, few of us would associate salt with health, since National Health Service It is recommended that people consume no more than one teaspoon per day to avoid risks of high blood pressure and heart disease.
Signs of excessive salt consumption may include: feeling thirsty often, experiencing high water retention (edema), high blood pressure which can cause headaches and lead to more serious conditions.
