Is sea salt a better choice than regular table salt?
No. The two forms of salt are equally high in sodium, and sea salt offers no nutritional advantages over regular salt. Sea salt is made from seawater and contains trace amounts of substances such as magnesium, iodine and zinc. But most of these are present in amounts so small they’re nutritionally insignificant. Furthermore, although it is no longer necessary to provide additional iodine to prevent goiter in certain areas of the country, sea salt is dramatically lower in iodine. Regular table salt is available in an iodized form. Today, the iodine content of most Americans’ diets tends to be adequate, however. Grocery stores offer a selection of foods grown in a variety of soils that contain iodine. Iodine is also found in dairy products. Even saltwater seafood and sea vegetables that are now widely available have iodine in them. You can still use sea salt, if you prefer its flavor, but don’t expect any health advantages. If you’re looking for a lower-sodium form of salt, try some of t
