logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2022
21m 5s

#69: NUTRITION - Is Salt Bad for You?

Martin MacDonald
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Mar 11
The 2026 Seed Oil & Inflammation Study Has Been Published! (Ep. 121)
Seed oils, linoleic acid, inflammation and oxidized LDL are under fire online, so Martin breaks down a new randomised trial on soybean vs palm oil in real humans with overweight and obesity. Martin walks through a brand new crossover study testing foods fortified with soybean oil ... Show More
31m 11s
Dec 2025
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs vs Aggressive Dieting: Which is better? (Ep.120)
Still think GLP1 injections automatically beat dieting for fat loss? Here is the truth when you actually pit them head to head.In this episode, Martin breaks down a unique new study that directly compares three approaches in people with type 2 diabetes: Semaglutide (a GLP1), an a ... Show More
44m 58s
Jan 2025
#119 - How to get my Aggressive Diet Blueprint & Calculator! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It's finally ready!Full Details and Pre-sale Availablehttps://study-nutrition.com/aggressive-diet-blueprint References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep119TIMEPOINTS01:13 - What is my Aggressive Diet Blueprint & Calculator? 02:48 - My ... Show More
21m 20s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
Should you be reducing salt in your diet?
Salt is a common ingredient in many foods, and it’s essential for our health. Salt is made up of sodium and chloride, two minerals that help regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, nerve and muscle function.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should consu ... Show More
4m 15s
Jan 2024
Should We Be Worried About Salt?
How many times have you heard that we need to cut down on salt? But... do we actually? What does the science say about salt, our health, and who needs to worry about it? Is pink salt healthier than white salt? Is there such a thing as too low-sodium? In this episode, we chat with ... Show More
32m 49s
Mar 2022
Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance, physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our body and how that relates to our feelings of thirst. I cover the physiology of the re ... Show More
2h 1m
Dec 2023
Himalayan vs. Celtic Sea Salt: WHICH IS BETTER?
tail spinning
8m 50s
Nov 2023
2348: Electrolytes and Sea Salt vs. Table Salt - Which Type of Salt is Healthier
Ask Dr. Neal answers your questions about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2348: Electrolytes and Sea Salt vs. Table Salt - Which Type of Salt is Healthier Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in adve ... Show More
10m 33s
Aug 2022
Salt vs. Potassium
Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club. 
17m 49s
Sep 2023
The Hidden Dangers Of Excessive Salt Consumption
tail spinning
7m 15s
Jul 2016
391 ND How Much Salt Do You Need to Be Healthy?
Are there advantages to a higher sodium diet? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2duCZUZNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on ... Show More
6m 9s
Aug 2016
The Salt Wars
Salt is a magical substance. It reduces bitterness, enhances sweetness, boosts flavor, and preserves perishable foods. Without it, we would die: the human body can’t make sodium, but our nerves and muscles don’t work without it. It was considered rare until quite recently, so it’ ... Show More
40m 7s
Feb 2016
075: The Deadly Truth Behind Healthy Kosher Salt & Commercial Sea Salt: How to Tell If Your Salt is Refined by Ben Greenfield
Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 75: The Deadly Truth Behind Healthy Kosher Salt & Commercial Sea Salt: How to Tell If Your Salt is Refined by Ben Greenfield. Author of the New York Times Bestseller ... Show More
10m 44s