Is NoSalt ™ a Healthy Salt Alternative?

Jeff Linroth

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NO:  NoSalt ™ is not a healthy salt alternative. 

Is NoSalt a healthy salt alternative? No…In fact it is among the least balanced electrolyte formulations we’ve evaluated.

What is the definition of a healthy salt?

In addition to asking, “Is NoSalt a healthy salt alternative, it’s worth asking “What is a healthy salt”? Until now healthy salt has been defined as “low-sodium” or “having lots of minerals” or having come from certain environments or geologic areas.  Actually a healthy salt is one that provides sodium accompanied by the minerals you need and in the right ratio (a multi-salt).  It also tastes great so you’ll look forward to using it and it is alkaline.  A healthy salt is also noteworthy for what it doesn’t have.  It does not have minerals you don’t need (some toxic and some benign), contaminants, or colorings.  It does not raise blood pressure.

Of the roughly 15 minerals that our bodies require, half of them also function as electrolytes. Electrolytes support critical processes within the body, including muscle contractions, regulating heart rhythm, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, hydration levels and pH balance.

 Those minerals that function as electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and bicarbonate. The balance of these electrolytes, rather than simply the presence or absence of sodium, is critical to proper functioning of the body.  

Low or no sodium (or no ‘salt’) does not improve the healthiness of salt. Quite the opposite is true, as we all need sodium to survive! Sodium gets a bad rap, because the american diet tends to be very high in sodium, and lacking in the other important electrolytes. The most important factor when taking in sodium, is the presence of potassium and other electrolytes in the right ratio to the sodium, so our bodies can make optimal use of it!  It follows that a truly healthy salt should have all of the key electrolytes our bodies require.  (All the better, if it actually tastes good!)

What exactly is No Salt™ if it doesn’t have sodium? 

No Salt(™) is primarily potassium and chloride.  It has no sodium, magnesium or calcium.  Even though it can be used as a salt alternative, potassium chloride by itself is known for its bitter or metallic taste.

Is No Salt(™) a healthy salt alternative?

No Salt(™) does not provide the combination of the salts our body needs. What’s more, without the appropriate balance of sodium, and if left unchecked by medical professionals, potassium heavy salt substitutes can have health implications for those with kidney and heart issues.  Additionally, the electrolytes that it does have are known to have a sour or metallic taste. Check out the table below to see how No Salt(™) compares to Boulder Salt and traditional table salt.  So given that it is a very unbalanced salt, and has very limited use due to its taste, we do not consider potassium chloride to be a healthy salt.

 SodiumChlorideMagnesiumCalciumPotassiumBicarbonate
Table Salt39.10%60.80%0.00%0.01%0.09%0.00%
No Salt 0.00%47.00%0.00%0.00%51.00%0.00%
Boulder Salt22.00%34.00%9.00%5.00%9.00%21.00%

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To accomplish whatever you were trying to do with NoSalt, try Boulder Salt instead.  Your taste buds and your body will thank you.

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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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