A Low Salt diet is dangerous

Two of the biggest health myths of all time are about salt. These myths are that salt is bad for you and that it causes hypertension. Both are not true! Only refined salt is bad. In fact, many studies prove that a low-salt diet actually increases hypertension. In 1984, the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) revealed that a pattern of low mineral intake, specifically magnesium, potassium and calcium was directly associated with hypertension. Over the past 20 years, repeated measurements have confirmed the relationship between low mineral intake and elevated blood pressure.

Refined artificial salt primarily contains sodium and chloride. Unrefined natural salt has a wide range of minerals including potassium and magnesium. Magnesium is nature’s relaxation mineral. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels to decrease blood pressure. Potassium from the natural salt moves into the cells and draws extra-cellular fluid out. This lowers the blood volume outside the cells hence the blood pressure. This is the process that occurs when natural salt lowers blood pressure.

In addition, a low-salt diet causes higher total cholesterol and lousy LDL cholesterol levels. It also increases adrenal hormones such as aldosterone, rennin, angiotensinm, and noradrenaline to cause heart attacks. Insulin levels are increased with refined salt as well, bringing about diabetes, obesity, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

When you lack unrefined salt, you can accumulate too many toxic elements in your system, leading to delirium, psychomotor retardation, schizophrenia, and hallucinations. Toxic elements are everywhere, and without natural salt to regulate them, they build up in your body. For example, bromide is in many substances such as antibacterial agents for pools and hot tubs, fumigants for agriculture, pest and termite products, fire retardants, Gatorade, bakery products such as breads, cookies, cakes, and many prescription medications.

Additionally, in order for your thyroid hormones to function optimally, inactive T4 hormones need to be converted to active T3 hormones. When you are deficient in minerals and have adrenal exhaustion, T4 will not convert to T3 form. Unrefined salt provides the proper balance of minerals to ensure proper thyroid functions. It helps all your hormone systems work properly.

An excerpt from Dr. Kim’s book 9 Secrets of Health

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