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Himalayan, Celtic, and Sea Salt: What Actually Matters (and What Most People Get Wrong)

Nick Howarth

Published on: 21/01/2026

Salt has become one of the most misunderstood nutrients of the modern era. Somewhere along the way, it was villainized, stripped of its context, and reduced to a single word: “bad.” But salt is not the enemy. The wrong salt, used in the wrong metabolic environment, absolutely can be a problem. The right salt, however, is essential for life, energy, hydration, nerve function, hormone balance, and even sleep.