Is Salt a Missing Piece in Your Daily Nutrition?
Salt has been demonized for years, but the truth is—your body needs it to thrive! Every cell in your body relies on sodium for hydration, nerve function, and even hormone balance. The key isn’t avoiding salt altogether, but rather choosing the right kind and amount.
The Adrenal-Sodium Connection: Why Exhaustion Could Mean You Need More Salt
Your adrenal glands play a crucial role in managing stress, producing hormones like cortisol and aldosterone that help regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and energy levels. But when you're under chronic stress, your adrenals work overtime—burning through minerals, especially sodium, at a rapid rate.
Low sodium levels can contribute to:
✅ Constant exhaustion and burnout
✅ Dizziness or feeling lightheaded when standing up
✅ Muscle weakness or cramping
✅ Salt cravings (your body's way of asking for more!)
If you're struggling with adrenal fatigue, you might notice that getting out of bed in the morning feels nearly impossible. One simple yet effective fix? A quick hit of salt! Taking a pinch of unrefined sea salt first thing in the morning—either directly on your tongue or in a glass of water—can help restore balance and boost your energy levels.
Are You Really Hydrated?
You drink water, but are you actually hydrated? Our bodies depend on salt to push water into our cells for absorption. If you're waking up in the middle of the night to urinate, your body might not be holding onto water effectively. Adding a pinch of unrefined sea salt to your water can improve hydration, support adrenal function, and even help with sleep.
Frequently Asked: What’s the Difference Between Sea Salt and Table Salt?
🧂 Table Salt – Highly processed, often bleached, and stripped of minerals, leaving behind only sodium chloride. It also contains additives to prevent clumping.
🌊 Sea Salt – Naturally derived from evaporated seawater, retaining vital minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium. These nutrients not only support hydration but also help keep your adrenals functioning optimally.
A couple of my favorite high-quality sea salt brands:
✅ Baja Gold Salt (my favorite) – use code KARRI10 for 10% off
✅ Redmond – use code KARRI for 15% off
Want to Know Your Mineral Levels?
Are you wondering what your body's mineral status is? Data allows you to base your nutrition decisions on your unique needs instead of following generic health trends.
Functional testing allows us to stop guessing and start making informed decisions based on your body's unique needs. It helps me create a customized plan for your health. Functional tests provide insight into your mineral levels, metabolic type, thyroid and adrenal function, and even toxic heavy metal exposure.
If you're ready to make health decisions based on real data about YOUR body, book a free discovery call to learn more about how functional testing can help you.
👉 Schedule a Discovery Call HERE.
Need to Update Your Labs?
If you’ve worked with me in the past and need to update labs or monitor how your body has changed, reach out and we can discuss the next steps. Keeping track of your nutrient levels over time is key to making the right adjustments for your health.
Stay hydrated, stay mineralized, and support your adrenals! 💪
In Your Corner,
Karri
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