What is the Healthiest Salt?

Jeff Linroth

A box of Boulder Salt next to a bowl of salt with boulder salt packets on top

Welcome to the final installment of our salt series.  We have reviewed five of the most popular salts and seen that all of them fail to meet one or more criteria to be judged as a healthy salt. Today we discuss what is the healthiest salt!  It is the first and only salt to meet all the health criteria.  In fact, it was deliberately and painstakingly developed to meet those criteria.

 

What Makes Up The Healthiest Salt?

As we have said, the body only requires about 15 minerals, and most of those minerals also function as electrolytes. The following are the primary characteristics of which salt is good for health:

  • Low sodium (traditionally this meant bad taste in table salts)
  • Great taste (from a special blend or from other salts naturally present)
  • Alkaline when added to water
  • Meaningful levels of the other salts our bodies need (magnesium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, chloride)
  • High magnesium (salt for muscles cramp, restless leg syndrome)
  • Correct ratios of salts (keeps your electrolyte levels in balance)
  • Purity (additive-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, nut-free, and vegan)
  • Quality production (blended in the USA)
  • Convenience (can be used on food or in water)
  • When added to water it provides healthy and optimized hydration
  • It provides outstanding value

The dogma that low-sodium salts are the healthiest is false.  The healthiest salt or the healthiest salt substititue is much more than that.  It needs to be balanced in the key electrolytes, contaminant-free, and it needs to taste good – good enough that you don’t mind replacing it with your table salt!

So what salt is good for your health?

 

At last. We’ve found the healthiest salt – and it tastes great!

Boulder Salt has 6 key minerals that also function as electrolytes, calcium, sodium, bicarbonate, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.  Having them in the right ratio is what creates balance in your body.  This balance is why it is such a potent source of nutrition and hydration.  The table below (especially the right side of it), highlights the balance of Boulder Salt compared to the salts we’ve been examining.

  Sodium Chloride Magnesium Calcium Potassium Bicarbonate
Table Salt 39.10% 60.80% 0.00% 0.01% 0.09% 0.00%
Sea Salt 38.30% 61.56% 0.05% 0.01% 0.08% 0.00%
Celtic Sea Salt 33.80% 65.40% 0.44% 0.13% 0.23% 0.00%
Himalayan Salt 36.80% 62.64% 0.10% 0.18% 0.28% 0.00%
Morton Lite Salt 21.00% 54.00% 0.00% 0.00% 25.00% 0.00%
Boulder Salt 22.00% 34.00% 9.00% 5.00% 9.00% 21.00%

Boulder Salt is processed efficiently by your body and with far less effort and waste than any salt that has come before it.  This healthiest type of salt is not simply dug out of the earth or sea.  Instead it is made of pure salts precisely blended into what the body needs without anything it doesn’t need.  It is far more than a low-sodium salt.  It is a pure and balanced blend of the healthiest salts.

Boulder Salt isn’t just a “better” salt.  It represents the complete transformation of salt from a “guilty pleasure” that comes with concerns, to a potent source of nutrition that promotes healthy outcomes and can be used with total confidence.  Because it won a blind taste test by a 4 to 1 margin over premium sea salt and traditional table salt, a strong majority of people who try it enjoy it.  They aren’t tempted to return to whatever they used before.

A truly unique characteristic is that, even though it does taste great on food, it does not change the taste of water (it does not make it taste salty)!

No salt has ever had such a breadth of profound benefits. This best healthy salt provides:

  1. Optimal water absorption (you can drink less fluid to achieve the right hydration level)
  2. Elimination and prevention of muscle cramping
  3. A healthy food source for seasoning
  4. Greater source of alkalinity for the body 
  5. The ability to separate caloric intake from electrolyte intake (very important because these two critical fuel sources often get depleted at very different rates)
  6. Potent hydration solutions proven in athletic and medical environments
  7. Tasty and healthy seasoning solution for discerning chefs focused on healthy ingredients

Yes, “There IS a healthy salt”…the HEALTHIEST salt…Boulder Salt!  It stands alone as a versatile powerhouse.  The benefits of all other salts are one-dimensional in comparison and have substantial negatives that Boulder Salt does not.  Boulder Salt was invented in Boulder County Colorado by bio-chemist Bruce Neeld who holds two world-wide patents.  Boulder Salt is his third invention whose benefits are worldwide in scope.

 

To get some Boulder Salt right away, just drop by the shop page on Boulder Salt website.  Or, you can learn more about it or learn about its inventor.

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Performance Questions
How is Boulder Salt different from other salt products meant for athletes?

Most performance related salt products on the market are close to 100% sodium. Our bodies need a variety of electrolytes to perform at optimal levels – not just sodium. Boulder Salt provides a robust, alkaline blend of electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. And in a combination that approximates what should naturally exist in the body. This ratio can help athletes optimize their performance. 

It varies depending on your activity level and sweat rate. In general 4 servings is common for everyday use, up to 6 servings for endurance athletes.

If you are under the care of a physician for a medical condition, consult your doctor first.

Boulder Salt is unique in that it can be taken alone, added to water, or mixed with other beverages to up their electrolyte value. It also gives you the option to make your own sports drink – adding flavors and/or sweeteners that work for you.

Can I mix Boulder Salt with my sports drink? Or add it to just plain water?

Yes. If you’re looking to enhance your electrolyte levels, Boulder Salt® is an ideal way to do so! It can be added to both water and sports drinks. You will likely be surprised at how mellow it tastes in water alone. And it will not significantly alter the taste of most beverages. However, Boulder Salt is alkaline, so if you add it to an acidic sports drink (which many are), you can expect to see the drink temporarily “bubble” or foam-up.

Athletes have used Boulder Salt® during all phases of a competitive event – whenever they are accustomed to drinking water or another sports drink. It’s balanced level of electrolytes make it an ideal addition to your electrolyte replacement regime. It can help you shore up electrolytes, hydrate quickly and help prevent or eliminate cramping.


If you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition, consult your physician.

Boulder Salt® is a soft, mellow-tasting salt. The varying size and shapes of different salts provide a unique taste experience. The tiny calcium and magnesium salts, which are very mild tasting, cover the surface of the sodium and potassium crystals and provide for a mellowing of the familiar “bite” of those salts.

Vegetables are even healthier with Boulder Salt.
Health Related Questions
Is Boulder Salt a good way to reduce sodium in my diet?

Yes. Boulder Salt® has nearly ½ the sodium per serving than traditional table salt. And it has a ratio of potassium to sodium, that helps the body maintain a healthy blood pressure.

YES! Boulder Salt® is much lower in sodium chloride than traditional table salt , sea salt, and Himalayan pink salt – which are all over 95% sodium, making Boulder Salt a much healthier alternative!

Alkalinizing the body means means shifting your body from an acidic state to a more neutral or alkaline state. Our normal state of being should ideally be slightly alkaline.
However, environmental factors, stress, a diet low in fruits and vegetables or high in meats and other processed foods, and especially carbonated drinks, can all push our systems into an acidic state. When your body is closer to an alkaline state, you’ll experience fewer illnesses, be better prepared to fight off disease, and simply feel better. Unlike traditional table sale and sea salt, Boulder Salt® is alkaline.

General Questions
Can Boulder Salt be used in place of other salts in cooking and baking?

Absolutely! Boulder Salt® can be used as a 1:1 replacement for any other salt in food preparation, baking and cooking.

 

Boulder Salt® looks different from other salts due to the fact that it is made up of a variety of salts, rather than just one type. Both the chemical composition as well as the particle sizes of the various salts used in Boulder Salt® are different. If you looked under a microscope, you’d see that some of the salts look like “boulders”, while others are much smaller. 

Where does Boulder Salt come from?

The ingredients in Boulder Salt are chosen based on purity, not location. We take 4 different salts and blend them together in a particular ratio to make Boulder Salt. We only use pharmaceutical grade or USP grade salts. Our levels of lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic are incredibly small compared to pink, grey, or other colored salts.

1/4 Teaspoon of “regular salt” weighs 1.5g while 1/4 Teaspoon of Boulder Salt weights 2.0g (more dense). Once this difference in density is taken into account, the 40% difference can be shown. For example: A typical brand of salt shows 585 mg. of sodium in 1/4 tsp. (1.5g).

The sodium in 2.0g is given by 585 x 4/3 = 780mg How much less sodium is in Boulder Salt is given by: 780-480=300 300/780 = .385 or 38.5% less (rounds to 40%) 

Boulder Salt has nearly half the sodium of traditional table salt and sea salt. It also has potassium, magnesium and calcium – salts that are all critical on a biological level. (Traditional table salt is 99% sodium). Boulder Salt looks a bit different too, It has a finer texture than most other salts on the market and a more mellow taste.

How much Boulder Salt should I put in my water, or other beverage of choice?

The precise amount of Boulder Salt® to add to your drink depends on your sweat rate. One quarter teaspoon in a 17-20 oz drink is the recommended starting point.

The material you see that doesn’t dissolve is related the larger particle size of magnesium and calcium. It’s around 4% of the total. These particles do readily dissolve when they are exposed to an acidic environment such as in the stomach. They will dissolve right away if you keep them agitated/stirred up and drink the water with them suspended in it.

Boulder Salt® looks different from other salts due to the fact that it is made up of a variety of salts, rather than just one type. Both the chemical composition as well as the particle size of the various salts used in Boulder Salt® are different. If you looked under a microscope, you’d see that some of the salts look like “boulders”, while others are much smaller.

Why doesn't Boulder Salt have iodine?

We do plan to offer our product in the future, with iodine. Our current formulation does not have iodine because it tends to have a metallic taste when added to water. If used simply on foods, it does not have that strong of an aftertaste. The current formula of Boulder Salt® is intended to be used in both water and on food.

In this video Dr. Ahmed Stowers explains the role that Boulder Salt® plays in his treatment of dehydrated patients.

Boulder Salt® is available here on our website, on Amazon, and in several states including California, Colorado, Hawaii – Kona,  Massachusetts.

Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes, we are happy to offer discounted pricing on bulk orders. Just contact us or send us an email with your requirements and we’ll give you a call by the next business day!

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