How beneficial is pink Himalayan salt? What is in this product that many people buy thinking it is 99% pure? Does it actually come from the Himalayas? Here is what has been discovered lately.
What is pink Himalayan salt, actually?
Pink Himalayan salt is said to be naturally mined from the Himalayan mountains, where crystals have formed since the Precambrian era, and to be made up of the dried remains of the Primordial Sea.
Pink Himalayan salt is classified as purer than ordinary salt, and its color would be a proof of the content of minerals useful for the functioning of the body. Over 84 minerals are said to have this ingredient.
Calcium, potassium and magnesium are among the nutrients in Himalayan salt that give food a different taste than normal salt. Some people use it in diets, thinking that they are eating a healthy product.
In recent years, pink Himalayan salt has also been used for therapeutic purposes or as an element believed to purify of negative energies. Also, some people keep it in certain places in the house, believing that it will purify polluted air.
In spas, Himalayan salt is considered to improve respiratory, rheumatic or allergy diseases. According to Time.com, however, there are no scientific studies to date to prove the ingredient’s purported benefits.
Pink Himalayan salt, extracted from a salt mine in Pakistan
Himalayan rock salt does not come from the mountains itself, but from the Khewra salt mine in Pakistan, located between Islamabad and Lahore. The salt veins here are said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great, according to The Atlantic.
Himalayan pink salt is also believed to balance the body’s pH, improve digestion, and strengthen the immune system, thanks to the minerals it contains.
“Himalayan salt stimulates digestion and balances stomach acidity. Thus, it can help increase the secretion of digestive enzymes and improve the process of breaking down food in the stomach. As a result, the body will be able to absorb and use the nutrients in food more efficiently.
Pink Himalayan salt can be used to purify the air in a room. Himalayan salt lamps are ideal for purifying the air. If you or your child suffer from allergies, a salt lamp will be of great help as it removes allergens from the air. Pink Himalayan salt favors deep sleep due to its high mineral content”, explains Corina Dragomir, Feng Shui, Medicine and Chinese Astrology specialist on doc.ro.