The Salt Fix
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- Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Podcast: Huberman LabThe resource is a book authored by Dr. James DiNicolantonio, who is a scientist in cardiovascular physiology and a doctor of pharmacy. The title of the book is "The Salt Fix."
- Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Podcast: Huberman LabThat's when things really do seem to get hazardous, and it makes sense to avoid very high salt intake, so "The Salt Fix" describes the rationale behind those recommendations.
- Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Podcast: Huberman Lab"The Salt Fix" also describes, in detailed terms, the relationship between salt intake, potassium intake, and the relationship to sugar consumption.
- Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Podcast: Huberman LabSeveral reviews and studies, including those discussed in "The Salt Fix," indicate that when people increase their sodium intake against a backdrop of minimally processed foods, their cravings for sugar can indeed be significantly diminished, which syncs with how the neural pathways for salty and sweet interact.
- Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Podcast: Huberman LabI mentioned 'The Salt Fix,' which I believe is an interesting read, noting that much of the information runs counter to conventional narratives about salt.