Mineral nutrient are essentially required by all living organism. Major minerals available in human body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum, iodine, selenium etc. Mineral salt is having several health benefits due to its high mineral content. It provides 84 different types on minerals. Mineral salt can be used in similar way as table salt. Health benefit of mineral salt 1. Weight Reduction- Minerals are must for several processes in the body; deficiency of minerals may lead to slow biochemical function. Slow speed of biochemical reactions causes weight gain even on low calorie diet. Mineral salt provides 84 minerals to improve speed of biochemical reactions in the body. 2. Water retention- Water retention is due electrolyte imbalance and PH imbalance. Mineral salt helps in reducing water retention by providing required minerals. 3. Muscle cramp- Potassium and Calcium are important minerals for muscle contraction and relaxation, their imbalance causes muscle cramp in legs; abdomen etc. Mineral salt provides all the minerals required by our muscles for relaxation. 4. Food craving- Constant craving for salty food indicates that there is imbalance of minerals in the body. Daily use of mineral salt helps in balancing minerals in our body. 5. Skin condition- Taking bath with mineral salt water helps healing dry and itchy skin. The mineral salt makes the water alkaline and mineral rich which helps in healing skin.FSSAI's Initiative on Safe & Nutritious Food. Please visit https://www.snfportal.in
