Why You Need More Salt in Your Diet

Dr. James DiNicolantonio’s IG: @drjamesdinic

Enjoy this fascinating interview with Dr. James DiNicolantonio on why you need more salt in your diet.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Is salt bad?
2:00 Recommended amounts of salt
3:12 Caffeine and sodium
4:30 Sodium loss with intense workouts
5:25 Salt sensitivity
8:10 How much salt should the average person consume?
9:00 What can happen if someone consumes a low-salt diet
10:25 Do people with Addison’s disease need more salt?
11:30 Insulin resistance and salt retention
13:07 Best types of salt to consume
14:30 The best way to consume salt
15:25 Symptoms of not consuming enough salt when starting keto
18:03 Problems that could occur if you’re low in chlorides
18:57 The Immunity Fix
22:05 What is the top nutrient to focus on for the immune system and viral protection?
24:01 Foods to avoid to help protect the immune system
25:20 Dr. James DiNicolantonio’s books

Welcome! We have a very special guest with us today, Dr. James DiNicolantonio. We’ve been told that consuming salt is bad for us, but we’re going to talk about why you actually may want to consume more salt in your diet.

We’re going to cover what can happen if you’re on a low-sodium diet, which type of salt is best to consume, how to consume the salt you need, and more.

We’re also going to talk about immune health. And how healthy you are metabolically and your nutrition status can directly determine how well you can fight off viruses.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed this interesting interview with Dr. James DiNicolantonio.

[accuratetaxes]

My grandfather lived to be 92 years old. He really loved salt. He always added salt to all his dishes. Salt is great. It gives you energy.

[kenwilliamsvoice]

After decades of dealing with the old school, often arrogant, know it all, doctors I enjoy listening to this new breed of thinking, exploring doctors. This interview was golden.

[seannesbitt]

I add sea salt or pink Himalayan salt to my coffee every day. It also give coffee a richer taste. Try it you will be amazed.

[catherine]

As far as losing salt due to coffee consumption, I learned a great tip a while ago. If you add a 1-2 grinds of either sea salt or Pink Himalayan sea salt in your coffee, it takes away the bitterness and enhances the flavor. Plus, you retain some of the salt you may lose. This tip actually helped to wean me off of adding sweet creamers and sugar to my coffee, which I was addicted to. Now I take my coffee black with a twist of sea salt.

[nilag]

My husband, got upset every time he sees me drinking salt warm water.And he never allow me to put salt in his food. 2017 first time i came here in the US i never use in cooking, i observe my health is declining and got thyroid.
After covid -19 i came back to my regular usual cooking routine in Philippines. And thats the time he saw me drinking warm water with salt. I still doing it now. Cause i feel so good and helps regulate my monthly period lessen the cramps and headaches. My parents they do it all the time, warm water with salt and sometimes warm lemos with salt instead of sugar., we grew up on this method thats the reason i keep doing it especially when i feel sick and have sorethroat. SALT I REALLY VALUABLE IN OUR HEALTH.

Thank you Dr, Berg for clarifying about salt do to our body.

I also accidentally put salt in the coffee way back 1998! My sister and brother in-law laughed at me after my brother in-law sipped and tasted the salt in his coffee. I mistakenly put salt in our coffee! Just that a funny story of my life! Now im loving coffee with salt and mct but ofcourse i dont tell my husband because it wont be easy for him to understand that so i keep it to myself! Hahah

[georgerichards]

I'm a nurse at a hospital and I realized the other day that the recommended sodium level is 2300 mg/day but in the hospital if you're placed on a cardiac diet, you're restricted to 2000 mg/day. That tells me we are essentially being recommended to eat a low sodium diet whether we are healthy or not. Very disturbing.

[magicbindi]

Is wasn't till I started eating steak and salt that I realised what had been missing in my diet pretty much all my life. It has healed me!

[TheMethvins]

When I was in the hospital they put me on the "heart healthy" diet which meant Zero salt on anything. It was bland and boring food. Then they lectured me because I have a heart condition telling me not to eat salt anymore. I ditched that advice but I did change my habits in the form of; instead of putting salt on my fries now I am putting salt on green beans, Asparagus, Zucchini, ect. Thank you Dr. Berg for all you do!! I have learned a great deal from you.

[fragranthills]

THIS INTERVIEW IS A MUST WATCH FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO ADD QUALITY TO YEARS OF LIFE.

[tedcarriker]

The free information we receive from Dr Berg is more valuable and helpful than any pharmaceutical or medical care provider I have known.
Thank you for all of your videos and guest interviews.

[tird]

Just wanted to jump in here and show thanks and gratitude where it's deserved... 6 mo. ago 286 lbs and with Dr. Berg's help my first goal met this morning 220 lbs. Thanks so much for your help.

[dailyabundance]

For years I suffered from chronic Exertion Headaches especially after any kind of excercises. Headaches lasted 24-48 hrs. To the point where I had to give up any form of intensive sports...even golf. Cut a long story short...adding Himalayan salt to smoothies, vegetable broths etc was the cure! Gone are the headaches and now I enjoy exercising again. This is vital information that you will never find in medical journals etc.

[scarletletter]

This information is huge. I think of my elderly parents told to limit salt...exhibiting dizziness, fatigue, etc.

[nephilimslayer]

You are spot on about salt.
I am a person who sweats a lot, and I live in the sub-tropics. Back to my childhood, my father also took salt tablets because he had an outdoor occupation exposed to heat. Adding salt to food became second nature.
Recently, my doctor prescribed blood pressure medication. I suffered severe muscle cramps, dizziness and my asthma worsened.
I stopped taking them. Then she prescribed a lower dose of a different drug. Same symptoms, so I stopped.
She still expresses “great concern” of my elevated BP, I take it with “a grain of salt”.
Interestingly enough, the only deficiency she found was iron. Everything else was perfect.
I have been taking iodised salt and potassium salt regularly to replace the BP drugs, as they were putting my health at serious risk, to the point of almost ending up in hospital being unable to breathe.
I will continue to eat natural fats and salt in my diet. I get less problems overall by doing so.

[YourNay]

I have pretty low blood pressure naturally and feel fatigued most days.. increasing Himalayan salt in food and in my water greatly improved my health and strength. Helped me cognitively as well. Now I add lemon and salt to my bottles water on the go.

[ljiljanajovicic]

I followed that idea to not take salt and drink 2 l water, and I ended up with muscle twiching all over my body. I spent 6 months from dr to dr and none of them could not tell me what was wrong with me, until my coworker 60 year old said "Stop washing up everything you eat with that much water. Eat like your mother and grandmother ate, and you will be fine." When I started up my diet with a bit more salt and I drink less water my twiching stoped.

[roxannesumners]

AFib - I put a bit of pink Himalayan salt in my tea this morning and two hours later my heart showed no AFib and remains steady.
I’ve changed how, when and what I eat thanks to you, Dr. Berg, and my health has improved. But this is astounding.
I was prescribed meds by a cardiologist over a year ago, but did not take them.
I’m 75, 5’7” my weight has been 130-140 most of my life.
Please thank Dr. DiNic for me. If the salt keeps working, I’ll be grateful forever.

[Kaiser_Murphy]

Thanks to Dr Dinicolantonio for taking the time to share the good word.

[marilyngoure]

LIFE CHANGING! I now drink 1/2 tsp of epsom salt dissolved in 1 cup of filtered water. I can think! I have energy! Even fixed my digestion. Miraculous!! Thank you so much Dr. Berg and Dr. DiNicolantonio!! I checked our your book Salt Fix from my library too.

[wagnerlopes]

I read his book. Mind-blowing! Great lecture. I am using 4 to 6 g of pink salt everyday and cured my "genetic" hypertension 2 years ago. I changed radically my lifestyle.