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Himalayan Pink Salt Safety

The presence of heavy metals in Himalayan pink salt and their potential health risks

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Jan 13, 2026
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How does iodized table salt contribute to public iodine sufficiency compared with non-iodized unrefined salts like Himalayan pink salt?

Iodized table salt is a deliberate public‑health intervention that supplies a measurable, reliable source of dietary iodine to whole populations, and its widespread use has driven down iodine‑deficien...

Jan 7, 2026

Are there any reported cases of adverse reactions to pink salt use?

Yes — the reporting and studies show multiple categories of reported adverse reactions to pink salt: physiologic harms from excess sodium (hypertension, bloating), documented contaminant concerns (lea...