Is rock salt just as bad for you as table salt? Since all salts have a comparable sodium concentration, the ICMR recommends limiting your intake of all salts.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) elaborates on the dangers of consuming too much salt in its latest guidelines, pointing out that since all types of salt have roughly the same amount of sodium, consumption of them should be regulated.

Because rock salts contain more minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese than table salt, they are regarded as healthier than table salt. Pink salt is known as sentha namak, whereas black salt is known as kala namak. In contrast to white salt, which is processed, rock salt is found in its pure crystalline form.

“The color, texture, and scent of pink and black salts may be readily recognized from one another. One of the finest types of salt is pink salt. Black salt darkens with storage. To preserve this salt, a variety of spices, charcoal, seeds, and tree bark are employed. Because the sodium level of all salts is nearly the same, their consumption should be restricted regardless of the kind, according to ICMR standards.

adverse effects of consuming too much salt
Consuming a lot of salt raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease. Overindulging in salt can potentially harm the intestinal flora and cause stomach cancer.

High salt consumption has been shown to have a negative effect on blood vessels, blood pressure, bones, and the gastrointestinal system. There is a strong association between salt intake and blood pressure,” says ICMR.

“It is easy to distinguish between pink and black salts based on their distinct colors, textures, and scents. Pink salt is among the best kinds of salt. Black salt ages as it is stored. A variety of spices, charcoal, seeds, and tree bark are used to preserve this salt. ICMR regulations state that all salts have almost the same amount of sodium, hence consuming any sort of salt should be limited.

negative consequences of excessive salt consumption
Eating a lot of salt causes blood pressure to rise and heart disease risk to increase. Consuming excessive amounts of salt may damage the gut flora and result in stomach cancer.

Excessive intake of salt has been demonstrated to negatively impact blood vessels, blood pressure, bones, and the gastrointestinal tract. Blood pressure and salt intake are strongly correlated, according to ICMR.

According to the ICMR, “restriction of dietary salt decreases the risk of hypertension,” suggesting a reduction in the consumption of processed and preserved foods including sauces, ketchups, biscuits, chips, cheese, and salt fish.

Additionally, according to ICMR, meals high in potassium, like fruits and vegetables that are still in season, can help lower blood pressure by aiding in the excretion of salt.

What is the recommended daily intake of added salt?
The ICMR recommends consuming no more than 5 grams of salt each day.

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