The Salty News

Did you know some medications can deplete certain nutrients both through metabolism or by preventing their absorption? Being realistic, a large proportion of the population does take prescription medication, often long-term. So we’re here to educate about some of the lesser known side-effects and help improve your quality of life in the process! Now, obviously we’re going to focus on magnesium because we LOVE it so much.  Even when people are very conscientious about their diets, they may be taking medications that can undermine healthy magnesium levels. Drugs and micronutrients use the same transport and metabolism pathways in the body...

So many people experience issues with sleeping. If you’re one of those people who fall asleep in 5 seconds, this article is not for you, but please forward it to your partner. When you’re falling asleep, you need both your body and your mind to be relaxed. Being stressed or emotional doesn’t support good sleep. Having a routine you complete before bed that helps you decompress and boosts melatonin (dim lighting, no screens) can take some of that tension away. Other components that play into sleep include the balance between parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems (we talked a little bit...

Should magnesium be used in pain management? We look into the research and find out why.

It’s no secret that many of us suffer with headaches, and some with migraines. There has been evidence that headache sufferers tend to be deficient in one special mineral. The overworked human tends to also be dehydrated, leading to more frequent occurrences of headaches. However, did you know there are different types of headaches?  The most common headaches being named - cluster headaches, migraines, migraines with aura, and tension headaches. Usually these kinds of headaches are not associated with underlying conditions. There are also common triggers for such headaches, not limited to: alcohol (especially red wine), certain food additives like...