Digestion To Heart Health: 8 Benefits Of Having Black Salt

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

September 15th, 2023

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Black salt, also called Himalayan black salt, is a staple addition in many Indian households. It's found in many ayurvedic remedies and has roots deep in Indian tradition. Here are 8 benefits of using black salt.

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Heart Health

Black salt helps in thinning the blood and can be good for people who have cholesterol issues.

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Aids Digestion

It helps in the production of bile in the liver and also helps in enhancing the absorption processes taking place in the small intestine.

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Soothes Muscle Spasms

Because of its loaded potassium content, it helps in easing muscle spasms and aids them in working properly.

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Reduces Bloating

Black salt helps in controlling acid levels as well as reflux issues and helps heal heartburn and reduces bloating.

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Weight Loss

It helps to reduce your sodium intake while also avoiding water retention and bloating.

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Nutrition Provider

Apart from having lower sodium levels which are good for your health, it is rich in iron, magnesium, and even calcium.

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Hair Health

Black salt helps you have shiny, lustrous and damage-free hair and reduces hair loss.

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Alleviates Constipation

Black salt comforts your gastrointestinal system and helps get rid of constipation.

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