Publisher's Synopsis
We all know the dangers of sugar and salt; but the danger attributed to the second crystal, according to Dr. DiNicolantonio, is having too little of it, not too much. Too little salt in the diet can lead the body into semi-starvation mode and cause insulin resistance, as well as cause you to absorb twice as much fat for every gram you consume. Too little salt in certain populations can increase blood pressure and resting heart rate. We need salt in order to hydrate and nourish our cells, transmit nerve signals, contract our muscles, ensure proper digestion and breathing, and maintain proper heart function. The Salt Fix will explore how we came to demonize this historically treasured substance as well as what the current science really says about this misunderstood mineral and its effect on your health.
