#Salt

A social media trend encourages people to add sea salt to their morning water.
The trend claims better hydration, glowing skin, and faster recovery.

A recent first-person report explored the practice and asked if it helps.
The reporter tested the ritual and interviewed a registered dietitian (Business Insider).

The idea rests on electrolytes.
Sodium acts as a main electrolyte that controls fluid balance in the body.

Athletes and heavy sweaters often lose sodium through sweat.
Loss of sodium can reduce plasma volume and cause cramps or dizziness.

The morning ritual appears deceptively simple: a pinch of Celtic sea salt dissolving in a glass of water, creating what wellness influencers claim to be a transformative health elixir. Across social media platforms, thousands of followers swear by this practice for enhanced hydration, radiant skin, and faster post-exercise recovery, sparking intense debate among nutrition professionals about whether this viral trend delivers genuine benefits or represents another case of wellness marketing outpacing scientific evidence.

A recent wave of research has spotlighted a humble fruit rich in potassium as a powerful ally in combating high blood pressure, offering fresh hope to millions of Thais at risk for heart disease and stroke. Health experts say that regular consumption of this fruit, easily found in Thai markets, could play a crucial role in managing hypertension—a major health threat nationwide.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, afflicts roughly one in four Thai adults, according to the Ministry of Public Health. Left untreated, the condition can silently damage arteries and vital organs, elevating the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Addressing dietary factors is increasingly viewed as essential for prevention and control.