Does the salt trick actually work?: Debunking viral nutrition myths
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According to the American Heart Association, roughly 90% of Americans consume too much sodium, a finding that puts viral 'hacks' like the salt trick into serious question. The trend, popularized on social media, promises benefits like weight loss, detoxification, and improved hydration by adding a pinch of salt, often pink Himalayan, to water. However, health experts and scientific evidence reveal a different story, with significant risks and no proven advantages over traditional healthy habits.
