Not a day goes by when the internet doesn’t recommend some new kind of health hack; whether it’s a cold cold shower or rubbing the gums with salt.
The latest in a flurry of so-called miracle health tips is Celtic sea salt, which has gone viral globally on TikTok and has been recommended as a hormone-balancing supporter by a Vogue nutritionist.
The gray salt has garnered 36.8 million posts on the app and has been hailed as a ‘life changer’ for hormone and gut health.
It’s 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 fad claim that just drinking water isn’t enough to keep hydrated, with one user claiming that “most of the water we’re drinking has no minerals in it and doesn’t hydrate us”.
The latest in a flurry of so-called miracle health tips is Celtic sea salt, which has gone viral globally on TikTok (pictured) and has been recommended as a hormone-balancing supporter by a Vogue nutritionist.
The user explained: ‘Celtic salt makes your body absorb it, you’ll pee less, your skin will glow.’
Some tout ‘anti-inflammatory’ properties which they claim help improve skin, aid digestion and improve gut health.
Even highly controversial viral food critic Eddie Abbew gave Celtic sea salt his nod of approval, admitting he sometimes drinks it mixed with water.
While there is currently no research to confirm the hopeful theories, a nutritionist, Jessica Shand, told Vogue that Celtic sea salt may have some benefits as a hormone balancing tool.
Jessica explained that gray salt: ‘comes from minerals that are absorbed into the clay layer of the salt ponds – magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine – all needed in our bodies for our hormones to function optimally . .’
She explained that the trace minerals found in gray salt are what help support hormone health.
She said: ‘I use unrefined salt to promote healthy adrenal gland function, as it helps the body’s stress response and, in particular, in cases of an underactive thyroid, plays a role in regulating metabolism. and therefore helps improve energy levels as well.’
It is the sodium chloride element of any type of salt that helps regulate bodily functions and therefore supports overall health.
The gray salt has garnered 36.8 million posts on the app and has been hailed as a ‘life changer’ for hormone 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 used 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 tonic water with a pinch of Celtic salt and a squeeze of lemon.
Barbara O’Neil – Australian promoter of alternative health care – is considered a pioneer in promoting the health benefits of the supposedly miraculous product.
She says that ‘table salt’ is very dangerous as it is not as balanced as other types of salt that have a higher percentage of minerals.
“Celtic sea salt is hand-harvested and contains 82 minerals,” she explained in a YouTube video that has over 5.2 million views.
Its high mineral content means it is ‘balanced’ in minerals and thus helps our bodies absorb water properly.
The holistic trainer said it’s the ‘balance’ that sets Celtic sea salt above its competitors, such as Himalayan sea salt, another source of sodium once favored by the health-conscious.
She 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 support hormonal balance. Pictured is a stock image of Celtic Salt
The hazy colored 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. Stock photo of the French coast
According to O’Neil, it is this element that makes Celtic sea salt better able to increase the reabsorption of water by cells.
But before salt addicts get too heavy, O’Neil recommends just a “sesame-sized amount” that she says should be taken before every glass of water, to maximize absorption.
She explained that the salt then allows the water to be immediately absorbed by the cells when taken with water.
However, despite its status as a trophy of optimal health, others have criticized the hype, dismissing its status as a superfood.
According to Livestrong, most 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 – as the NHS recommends that individuals eat no more than a teaspoon a day to avoid the risks of high blood pressure and heart-related disease.
Signs of excessive salt consumption can be: often feeling thirsty, experiencing high water retention (edema), high blood pressure that can cause headaches and lead to more serious conditions.