How Much Sea Salt Should I Take a Day?

Consume No More than 6 Grams

While sea salt contains trace minerals and elements such as iodine and is additive-free, it still contains roughly the same amount of sodium as table salt. Consume no more than 6 grams of sea salt per day.

You May Need None

If you eat a diet high in salty or processed foods, you probably already get enough sodium in your diet to satisfy your daily sodium requirements; adding extra sodium through sea salt is unnecessary. Also, children and infants need significantly less sodium, often about 1/4 of an adult's needs.

Bottom Line

Since sea salt is less processed, it contains more minerals and is healthier; however, too much sodium in any form may increase your risk of adverse health effects. Limit your sea salt consumption to between 1.5 grams and 6 grams.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: Which is Healthier?
• Natural Therapy Pages: Salt
• Healthy Eating Club: Food Data Chart: Sodium

Resources

• Cafe Mom: Sea Salt Healthier Than Table Salt? Ask the Nutritionist