Salt vs. Potassium

They’re popular, but do they work? 

How, why, and when to drink one of our favorite beverages. 

Should we steam, fry, sous vide, or chop first and cook later? 

In this episode, I discuss some of the problems caused by the mantra that 'salt is bad' and highlight which people may actually benefit from increasing their salt intake.References and links can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep69TOPICS00:48 - Has my opinion on salt changed ... Show More

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

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

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

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

<p>In this podcast, we’ll discuss the causes and symptoms of potassium deficiency. We need a lot of potassium—around 4700 mg per day! Most people eat a lot of junk food or processed foods high in salt and not enough potassium, which throws off the sodium-potassium ratio. Your bod ... Show More

<p>Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?</p><p>Related listening:</p><p><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/are-we-eating-too-much-protein-or-not-enough">Are we eating too much protein ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about potassium on the carnivore diet. You need 4700 mg of potassium each day, more than any other mineral.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Potassium is important for the sodium-potassium pump present in all of your cells, which allows the contraction a ... Show More