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What’s the reason for lite salt and tricking people to eat it and see if they notice? Is it meant to be better for you or something?

• k_roy 3y ago
  Mostly just because of how it's used, most people can't tell the difference. And it's less sodium, which is generally considered healthier.
  • WorldMaker 3y ago
    That "generally considered" is one of the interesting assumptions I've seen being questioned lately. Prior to refrigeration salt was a major dietary factor and there's some evidence sodium intake was higher for centuries in the past than modern foods (that the overuse of salt in fast foods and processed foods is almost a correction back towards pre-refrigeration "norms"). Food science is wild and "generally considered" pop food science is wilder still.
    • k_roy 3y ago
      Oh absolutely. I think that's really the most fascinating part about it. We know scientifically that reducing sodium intake, for a number of people, can reduce blood pressure, which is a positive outcome. But that's a single factor and observation in a what amounts to a tiny sized bottle. For as many people that benefit from limiting sodium intake, there are many many many more that can eat as much sodium as they want and it doesn't matter. To your point of "pop" food science, or just food science in general, the fact is we still largely have solved symptoms instead of causes, in what amounts to "titrations", makes it all very hard to predict.
• bobbyasdfasdf7 3y ago
  Yes its supposed to be better for you. Too much sodium causes hight blood pressure.
• chihuahua 3y ago
  I use lite salt to make my own electrolyte mix, for when I'm exercising outdoors in the summer for 3-8 hours at a time. I add lemonade powder for flavor, and whatever amount of carbohydrates I need.
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• Workaccount2 3y ago
  Most people eat a sodium heavy (3g+) and potassium light diet(1g-). However your body really wants a potassium heavy(3g+) and sodium moderate diet (.75g). You normally accomplish this by eating less junk and more fruits + vegetables. But putting potassium salt on your junk food is better than nothing.
• elil17 3y ago
  It is meant to be better for a family member who has hypertension. It is probably also good for most people in the western world because our diets tend to be high in sodium and low in potassium. I absolutely don't trick anyone. I tell people I'm using KCl and I check with them to make sure it's safe for them. I've also asked them if they can taste a difference vs. NaCl and everyone has said no.