Just bcs "real" salt has all these minerals, that does NOT mean that we can absorb them. So can you link me the study that proves otherwise? Until then, no thanks :S What can I say.. I don't approve wasting money. Pretty sure humans did not use salt supplements a few thousand years ago. And there is evidence which concludes that salt (pink salt included) can be harmful to humans. Killing cells and not letting them absorb all the vitamins and minerals. I hope salt is indeed the great amazing thing you claim it to be, but I'm just not sure about it. Definitely seems to treat muscle twitching ... but what is the root cause of it in the first place? Why would I try to treat it with supplements?
I talk salt every time I get a cramp and it’s going within seconds! I tell people use more salt but they think I am silly stupid but when you know you know! Was the same as eggs I used to eat 12 eggs a day, lowest cholesterol level the doctor had see in years! I have a good memory still at the age of 67! God bless you doctor
Some anthropologists claim Paleolithic man ate a high potassium, low sodium diet. In their viewpoint man only began consuming a lot of sodium during the Neolithic Age when agriculture produced excess food that needed to be stored by salting it. Many Neolithic communities were located near sources of salt for this reason. However, Paleolithic hunters also would have had a need for salt to preserve windfall kills. I find it hard to believe ancient humans exploiting coastal resources would not have eventually stumbled upon the preservative property of salt. Even before that they would have noticed land mammals visiting salt licks and copied their behavior. If what seems to be the predominant anthropological view is true, we had only about 10,000 years to adapt to a high sodium diet. If my common sense view is true, we had about 2,000,000 years to do so (from the emergence of the genus Homo). It's hard and foolish to buck 2,000,000 years of evolution.
Apparently it was at least 70 years if you didn't die cuz accidents and you lived past childhood, cuz you know, a lot of miscarriages and dead children before medicine
Low sodium levels caused me to black out. I woke up with a busted up face and head on my bathroom floor. My BP was dropping to about 80/50. I eat a lot of salt now to where strangers comment saying I am killing myself. Salt is very important. Salt food to taste and enjoy it.
When I was once looking for tips on hypotension I've found an information that I should lower my salt intake and I started laughing my ass off. Like, dude, that's exactly what I shouldn't do! You literally cannot trust anyone today.
The other thing they dont tell you is that sodium regulates ALL the other electrolytes. When your sodium drops you lose your whole electrolyte regulation. Salt is more important than people have been told.
Thats why tablesalt is so dangerous, it lacks all the other minerals, its just pure natrium with or without iodine (another mineral so many people lack though) and totaly messes up all mineral contents in every cell of your body. In some ways they are right too much salt is bad for you, but they twisted their story to what suits them. They deliver the cure before its even needed and this cure is a spinning wheel that never stops.
Thats why tablesalt is so dangerous, it lacks all the other minerals and totaly messes up all mineral contents in every cell of your body. In some ways they are right too much salt is bad for you, but they twisted their story to what suits them. They deliver the cure before its even needed and this cure is a spinning wheel that never stops.
Dr. Duuuuuuude!!! I don't do salt...light salt chips, don't cook with it....very little on my fries,etc......well I've got all these symptoms for other reasons...I had totally forgot about grabbing the saltshaker for those bad night foot cramps.....but the headache n irritability??? I literally just went into the kitchen and ate pinch o salt...came back n sat down...finished the video and MY HEADACHE IS GONE! it was a killer too... THANK YOUUUUUUI
My symptoms of low sodium was lack of motivation and no dreams. First it came as slight fatigue. Stayed as slight fatigue for a long time. That later turned to a total lack of motivation to do anything. And then I realized I didnt have any dreams for a long long time. Once I started drinking salted water, within 2 days the motivation and energy returned and I began to dream again.
@@vanihansen2136 The funny thing is that had I got a blood test, it would have shown my sodium levels as within normal acceptable range. But clearly I was not consuming enough to feel my best. And I think a lot of people are in the same situation, consuming just enough to survive on, but not enough to really thrive on.
@@neonsign776 I put approx 1tbsp of salt (pink salt) in about a half of a normal glass of water. I mix it really well and then sip it over a period of 30mins. I start feeling a lot better an hour later. If I'm doing a lot physical activity or its really hot outside and I'm sweating, then I drink it twice in a day. And yes I still do this. I've learned my body tends to dump sodium out a lot faster than most, so I need quite a bit more.
I’m fortunate in that I was advised to increase my salt when I was in my 20’s. So even in the 1970’s, some doctors were sharp enough to not buy into the salt free dogma. My BP is still perfect in my old age.
It's hard for me too many keep up carnivore lately😕 I can't get to the store like I'd like. I'd been going carnidiet for a week and a half to two weeks and had already shed 10-12 lbs. I'll try harder. It's important to me. Thanks y'all 👍
angela nadeau Do what you can where you are with what you have. If you need to bulk up on veggies till you can shop then that is what you should do. Just stay away from complex carbs.
I spent the first half of my early adult life having eliminated salt -- at least ADDED salt -- from my life. I even believed it caused the hypertension and heart disease that killed my favorite uncle. I had no idea the government and dietitians were making an attempt on my life the whole time. Now I'm having to spend the REST of my life trying to undo so much damage. Makes me angry.
Lack of salt actually can cause migraines, not just headaches. I've started taking salt multiple times a day plus additional hydration, and I've been migraine free (except for one tension migraine that isn't from salt) for a month! This is after over a year of 5/7 migraine days a week and multiple medications from a neurologist. I'm weaning myself off the daily preventative with zero recurrence so far!
I found out the hard way how important salt is with a trip to the hospital with cardiac symptoms. After they tested everything except my toe nails they told me I haven’t been getting enough salt!
@@hammyhamstercus low sodium, potassium or magnesium.. And high hematocrit. Other nu.bers are if if dehydrated but you should consult your doctor for diagnosis and monitoring.
now being carnivore, I use much more salt that was bad due to a poor diet and high blood pressure. Now the blood pressure is normal on the carnivore diet and happened after only three weeks of a carnivore diet. I feel very good at 73!!!
One thing I’ve found about adding salt to my diet is cravings for those salty snack chips have completely gone away. It turns out my addiction to Doritos was just a craving for the salt they contain.
I have never thought about this, might be worth a try I always crave salty crisps and snacks, never sugary or sweet snacks maybe my body just needs more salt..
@@jefferylawrence9812 My daughter has just dropped too much weight, she went down to 77 pounds and her dr. ambulanced her to hospital where her new heart specialist told her to stay on the couch and eat salty chips to gain the weight back .. I've never heard of salt helping you to lose, unless your on full Keto and Intermit Fasting .. If you, or someone you know needs to lose weight and be forever healthy, you should watch Dr. Berg on RU-vid .. He's the best when it comes to helping people lose weight and be healthy! xD
Now I understand why my heart stopped working two weeks ago, I was unconscious for 30 mins, no pulse , not breathing , resuscitated by CPR, I'm so lucky to be alive.
I was told by my Specialist back a couple of months ago to add salt to my diet... Yes it helps with fatigue, sick headaches better than any pain killer... Also he put me on a keto type diet and lost 30 pounds... The results of my last blood work it had finally lowered my cholesteral and my over all sugar... I spent 30 years sick and on the wrong track with low fat, low salt, high carb diets and still ended up with a diagnosis of diabetes and serious metabolic syndrome... It was a nightmare that has ending... I want to thank you for giving good advice and support. It is very appreciated ... Thanks again
Finally worked out that I'm lacking salt because I bang back insane amounts of water each day so it's essentially being flushed out. Took a little bit a salt and few minutes later my energy was right back
You’re right, my entire life I’ve stayed away from salt, take it easy on fats, no butter etc. my entire life I’ve gotten headaches I couldn’t explain, leg cramps I didn’t know why, Charlie horse and didn’t know why. I want to thank you for making these videos. Watching you I’ve learned I was lacking electrolytes, magnesium, increases salt. Started keto and incorporated all these and then some like collegan, I’ve not only lost weight but feel great, not fatigued, have energy never thought I had. Thank you, keep posting videos
When I saw this I thought no way - they tell us we get way too much salt in our diet anyway. I've been having heart arrhythmia problems for several years and my doc wants to put me on drugs and start doing ablations. So after seeing this video I added up my daily salt intake which is easy to do since I have a very simple diet. I was shocked to find out I'm only getting 17% of the RDA of salt. Plus I drink tons of plain water each day. I'll start adding more salt to my diet - who knows, maybe it will cure my heart problem. Thank you for this video,
I was fortunate enough to have a pony when I was little, and I would break a tiny chip off of her salt block and suck on it like it was candy. I LOVE salt.
You are right. Even domestic animals need salt. I used to have guinea pigs, and they had a big salt square in their cage and licked on the salt, and my neighbours' birds also had a salt square in the cage.
This was well times. I was telling someone I think my electrolytes are low then pulled up RU-vid and found this as my first recommended video. Big brother is always watching....
I stopped using salt a few years ago to try to cure high blood pressure and until today did not know what was causing all 7 of the symptoms that you have just described. Thank you so much I am looking forward to introducing salt back into my life and becoming healthy again.
I wish I had known this about salt before my husband passed away! He had chronic low sodium! We had no idea... he was told by doctors for many years to cut as much salt out of his diet as possible.
Ever see cows licking from a salt block? I grew up surrounded with dairy farms and spent much time at them and always seen cows licking from giant salt blocks!
At age six I nearly died due to household use of salt substitute. Our US doctors could not find the problem. It took a doctor trained in nutrition two minutes to diagnose the issue.
Fatigue and irritability beyond belief. Then came across info how our bodies actually NEED salt. Added it and it has helped me a LOT. The irritability is better, not completely regained my energy and strength so something else is going on but I'm SO very very glad to have learned the information! Thankful for this great video too. 👍🏻
I used to faint a lot, doctors said anemia and put me in iron supplements (even as a child) after fainting a few times in public a few years ago, my current doctor said to keep packets of salt on my. I only use Himalayan pink salt for the last few years, no more fainting
I went to the ER server pain around the galblader after bloodwork my salt was very low i never thought a doctor would give me a prescription for salt she did and it worked.
I used to eat mostly meat and have passed out a couple times. I also ate vegetables then though. I switched to just meat a week ago and I'm already getting dizzy. I never use salt on anything. Not because I thought it was bad..I just didn't care for it much I loved pepper. I also used to get extremely bad leg Cramps. I'm going to drink salt water today. Thank you.
I have been very tired lately and was thinking it could something serious. But it turned out to be salt deficiency. I also had severe anxiety which was also resolved by taking salt 😮💨
Yes I love some salt in my coffee... especially when I make bulletproof coffee with butter and some coconut oil. I continue to salt to taste with all things.
My middle school nurse use to keep salt in her office and anytime someone had a headache she would put some in our hand and have us eat it, n lay down!
Thank you Doc. You're life saver. Suffering from high blood pressure so took a pinch of salt.. boy headaches and anxiety gone in a minute. Thanks again. 🇹🇻🇹🇻
Salt is often the solution for migraine as well, as migraine is a result of electrolyte imbalance, and migraineurs are 'salt-wasters.' The book Fighting the Migraine Epidemic explains in detail (with LCHF, keto, and carnivore options for prevention).
Found out about this recently, and am so thankful that my migraines can be relieved by eating a pinch or two of salt. Now I always carry a small bottle of himayan salt with me everywhere. It is also useful for driving away reptiles and venomous animals while camping.
I just poured salt on my hot dogs (without the buns) watching this and WOW. I'm so sure I had a salt deficiency because my mood/energy shot RIGHT up!!! Thanks Dr Berry!
2 mos on strict keto w/16/8 imf & I was developing for the past 2 weeks, horrific worsening leg cramps every night & was getting a twitching/fluttering feeling in my legs...taking magnesium & potassium & drinking plenty of water AND I seriously believed I was getting plenty of sodium! I was about ready to eat a potato the cramps were so bad....BUT I watched this video & thot WTH! I am going to drink some pickle juice & LO & Behold 15 minutes later NO more fluttering or legs cramps! YAY! now I dont have to eat a potato which I dont have in the house anyway...:D THANK YOU DR.KEN!
I switched to pink Himalayan salt years ago. I started getting all the system of low thyroid. I only recently found out this salt has very little iodine in it. I started taking iodine supplement. The iodine gave me back my energy.
I increased daily potassium to 3,000 mg by eating two salads a day (2 cups spinach to 1 cup beet greens, plus 1 electrolyte drink during workouts plus food sources). All of this decreased sodium and i felt lethargic. I eat clean at home and only get salt in my food if i proactively add it, so trying to get at least 1,500 mg/day of sodium between Himalayan sea salt & electrolyte drink. Be careful when u increase potassium to healthy levels since potassium and sodium have to be managed together. Huge difference!
I did a low sodium diet religiously for 9 years as my cardiologist recommended. Then switched to a strict clean Keto diet. I lost all my extra weight and feel the best in years. With a matching 110 / 65 blood pressure on both diets.
I use 3 to 4 Tea Spoons of Pink Himalayan Salt in my Water every day and at 260lbs my BP today was 126/78 while eating Carnivore , down 75 lbs in 4 months
When I was 4 months pregnant I found out I had critically low sodium. Not the call I was expecting. Also high calcium can cause muscle pain and cramps- typically due to low vitamin D... which can also cause fatigue and mental fog... so many similar symptoms... definitely worth some blood work.
I am a long time competitive bodybuilder. I was having muscle twitches and spasms? I tried everything. My Dr finally suggested I might be low on salt. Cured it immediately! Great advice. Thank you 🙏❤️
If someone was above the salt they are of high standing or honor in medieval times...Then salt was a valuable seasoning... today it's cheap but still very valuable. Thanks Doc!
I’ve been putting grey salt on my hard boiled eggs or Himalayan salt .... and I wanted anchovies the other night. Have had symptoms you mention here. Amazing what a little salt can do ... starting to feel better 🤷♀️ Thank you for another very important message
Actually, you didn't need to specify "not a migraine". Salt, and to a lesser extent potassium containing foods, are how many of us control our migraines. The theory is that the heightened sensory sensitivity experienced during a migraine is actually always present, and becomes intolerable due to depletion of sodium, or potassium in the nerve cells. I read Angela Stanton's migraine book, where she describes this as the issue, and how to solve it, a year ago. I've had 95% fewer migraines this last year.
Your touching on something, as I had become Salt Sensitive, it was suggested I up my intake of Potassium and muscle cramping became much less of an issue, as well as headaches from salty foods.
I've never worried about my sodium intake. I consume however much my body seems to want. If something "tastes too salty", I'll either not eat it or eat a small amount. If something "tastes not salty enough", I add salt. Every time I have had my blood pressure measured it has been within normal ranges and I have seen no adverse side-effects, so I will continue it. When eating real foods, the body seems to do a pretty good job at getting you to "crave" what it needs. This system gets thrown out the window when you include frankenfoods.
Thank you I've been made aware of lack of salt the last on my list for my constant fatigue. Thank you for coming to the subject without taking us around the block first I wish you well
Thanks for introducing this salt. South China morning posted yesterday here: Hk watchdogs finds metal contaminants in more than 60% of salt with one containing chemical that can cause cancer. The consumer council said they conducted safety tests on 39 samples of pre-packaged edible salt found in the city, including sea salt, rock salt, table salt, iodised salt, lake salt, smoke salt and a brand of pink himalayan salt. 😔
Thanks for this video. I am doing IF and felt nauseated and a little dizzy after 2 cups of coffee and 1 cup of tea with ACV. Just put a little kosher salt under my tongue and feel much better! ❤🧂 New subscriber 🤩
I feel so much better drinking pickle juice and using Redmond's Salt on and in everything. Its a miracle 💗. So grateful for your wise guidance on nourishing our bodies and minds through proper diet.
I started the 30 day challenge but in my case with fighting crohn's I call it the 90 to 120 day challenge. I remember long ago playing sports in school we had salt tablets for people that would cramp up. I was one of those kids that had and have them way to much and I'm 63 now. Anyway I've been eating Carnivore now for just under 4 weeks and am seeing improvement. I also started taking Electrolytes for cramps before this but have had to up the count I take now. It seem to help me when I, what most would say over salt my meat with good salt. Thanks Doctor for caring and loving us
i did hear on shawn bakers podcast, a woman said she solved a lot of her patients migraine with salt. lots of salt - along with a diet focused on fewer carbs
There was an old woman on another channel told a man said the reason why he was having muscle cramps was from too much salt, she told him to lay off the salt. Where the get this I don't know. She ought to see your channel.
Shelly Blanchard Maybe saying too much salt due to it throwing off the sodium/potassium balance. 🤷🏼♀️ I am extremely sensitive to low potassium and had to lower my sodium and increase potassium to get to feeling better. I eat lots of Redmonds...have a 10lb bucket of it bc we go through it so fast. Lol.
My dentist recommended using salted water as a mouthwash after brushing. Naturally favourable inhibiting bacterial growth and at the same time any residual of salt remaining in your mouth is beneficially absorbed as well.
Dr Ken, Thank you so much for your life saving HEALTH advice. What a great shame that folks have been told/advised by their family doctors to stay away from salt! How IGNORANT can the majority of the health personnel be!
Very helpful video. Get a good microphone. Edit the audio (e.g., Adobe Audition) to remove the echo. Record away from hard surfaces. It's not actually that difficult ... this will make your videos more appealing. Good wishes!
Man, I am one of those that severely limited my salts and I have almost every symptom you mentioned. I tried one teaspoon of iodized salt this morning to see if I feel better. I will follow up in the next days.
When I was young in the 1960's and 70s there was a lot more salt in my diet. Nowadays it's not just been reduced, it's been almost eliminated. I do triathlons and keep getting cramp in my calves on a long swim. I suspect lack of salt is a problem so will experiment and see.
I have low sodium to the point where I’m exhausted. 124mmol/L. I am just barely surviving. Thank you so much for the video-it helps to know that eating some salt is not bad even though everyone says it is.
Shout put to Big Tony who put this in his play list. Ive been despondent. I watched this vid. Had a pink of pink salt. Nothing. But 5 minutes later.... irritability is vanishing, I had energy to make my dinner and my mood is lifting, im not fearing the fatigue of doing the day's dishes. amazed... im amazed
First off, thank you for all you do Dr. Berry (& Neisha!)...I think I'm so used to limiting salt & it's causing issues for me, shook adding more Redmond's! Should I supplement with potassium, (& if so, what's topical dose) along with my magnesium?
2:58 absolutely i was on a 24 hour fast and was working out with high intensity and all of a sudden was about to pass out because of low BP.Guess there was no one to tell me that salt was necessary.Salt has been vilified for decades.
Thank you so much for this video, you have described several of my symptoms, I do have high blood pressure & my doctor tells me to eat less salt. I eat a lot of salads & will try adding just a pinch of salt from now on. My brother gave me some Pink Himalayan salt to try. Thank you once again.
