Re: Inorganic vs. Organic Minerals

I have a container of Redmond Real Salt next to me right now (don't ask-my housekeeping gets a little weird since this spinal injury). Here is the breakdown of elements on the label:
sodium chloride 98.32%
calcium .40%
potassium .12%
sulfur .11%
magnesium .10%
iron .06%
phosphorus .05%
iodine .002%
manganese .0015%
copper .001%
zinc .0006%
"REALSALT also contains numerous other trace minerals in minute quantities"

The label also states it provides 10% of the daily value of Iodine per 1/4 teaspoon serving. This shows what small amounts of most minerals the body really needs. When I was researching kelp and Iodine I read that the body needs less than 1 teaspoon of elemental Iodine in its lifetime. One article warned about taking too much kelp because it could cause harm to the thyroid gland in some people.

I have several of the Bragg books I use for reference, but do not agree with everything they teach. Paul Bragg was very much against the use of salt at all and said the body could get all the sodium it needed from plants. The Water Cure calls for a certain amount of salt (I forget how much) in every quart of water. I just do what feels right for me. I can't demand that every one else follow suit, this is where personal research, self experimentation and personal responsibility comes in. There does come a point where we have to put all our research into action. There will never be a consensus about what is needed for good health, for no two people are exactly alike. Tweet