The truth about salt: why our body can’t do without it
For many years we were told that salt was the “white death,” that it destroyed our health and should be avoided at all costs. But as is often the case, the truth turns out to be different. Even ancient physicians, including Pliny the Elder, said that salt was one of the best medicines known to man.
Modern research confirms that with the right balance between water and salt intake , this crystalline mineral can support a number of vital functions in the body, prevent chronic diseases, and even alleviate pre-existing conditions.
