The Salt Fix - Why The Experts Got It All Wrong And How Eating More Might Save Your Life

The Salt Fix - Why The Experts Got It All Wrong And How Eating More Might Save Your Life is written by Dr DiNicolantonio. It is presented as a research-led health book that challenges common advice on salt intake.

Synopsis

A cardiovascular research scientist disputes the “low-salt” message, arguing that salt may be part of the solution to chronic disease rather than a cause. The book questions the widely repeated recommendation to limit salt to a teaspoon a day, stating that most people do not need to monitor their salt intake.

Dr DiNicolantonio sets out how salt came to be portrayed negatively, describing a century-spanning account of competing interests and suggesting that sugar is the real dietary culprit. He also explains salt’s essential role in health and outlines what can happen when intake is too low, before concluding with a six-step programme designed to help recalibrate your “salt thermostat” and find an ideal level of salt intake.