Why do bars provide salty snacks like pretzels and peanuts?
Table salt is 95% sodium chloride. Sodium is one of the 3 electrolytes that our body depend on to carry out electrical impulses to parts all over our body. A higher concentration of electrolyte in our body will automatically trigger thirst, making us want to drink more water for the sole purpose of balancing out the electrolyte concentration. • Can too much salt contribute to high blood pressure? Yes. Salt sensitive people are will be most affected. However, it is beneficial when taken in moderation. Salt is most effective in stabilizing irregular heartbeats and is actually essential for the regulation of blood pressure in conjunction with water. • What are the general benefits for taking salt in moderation? • Salt removes excess acidity from cells all over the body, including the brain cells. • Diabetics need it for balancing blood sugar levels. • Salt is used for generating hydroelectric energy locally at sites of our body that needs it. • Salt is essential for the nerve cells’ commu
