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The Trend of Mixing Celtic Salt During Sahur: Fact or Myth?...as well as regulating the body's fluid balance. However, she said the human body does not distinguish whether the sodium comes from a specific type of salt because the body's ability to retain fluid is a normal biological response to any source of sodium. "Biologically, electrolytes such as sodium and potassium play a crucial role in controlling fluid balance within and around the body's cells. During the fasting period, when food and water intake are restricted, the interaction of these electrolytes significantly affects hydration levels and the sensation of thirst. "Our bodies naturally only require a small amount of sodium to maintain water balance. Therefore, using any type of salt in small quantities is still permitted," she said. According to Dietitian Siti Noor Ain Abu Thalib, the mineral difference between Celtic salt and regular salt is very minimal and clinically insignificant. Thus, the belief in the effectiveness of Celtic salt is more likely due to a placebo effect—a condition where an individual feels something is effective simply because they believe it to be. She stated that excessive salt intake actually risks making the body feel thirsty more easily because high sodium levels in the blood will stimulate the body's need for water. "Taking this salt can make an individual feel more thirsty, not less (thirsty), because the sodium in the blood increases. The claim of reduced thirst might occur because individuals tend to drink more water than usual when trying the salt. "So, the real factor that helps the body last longer is the increased water intake, not the salt itself. When more water is consumed, the body becomes more hydrated," she said when contacted by Bernama. She, who serves at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, said that excessive salt consumption also increases the risk of high blood pressure and affects individuals with kidney, heart, or liver disease and hypertension. "When body cells experience severe dehydration, that condition is capable of increasing blood pressure. Individuals with diseases such as high blood pressure need to be more careful. There are also those who do not realize they suffer from high blood pressure until the situation becomes serious and risks causing a stroke," she said. Siti Noor Ain said that according to the Malaysian Dietary Guidelines, the recommended salt intake for adults is approximately one teaspoon or 2,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day, including the salt content already present in daily food. |
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Prepared by: JAZLINA BINTI SYAHRUL, |
Date of Input: 11/05/2026 | Updated: 11/05/2026 | ahmadfaiq
