In fact, most health experts argue you should avoid consuming table salt at all. According to Dr. Josh Axe, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist, “processed “salt” will cause your body to retain fluids and is so toxic that your body will operate in a sympathetic fight-or-flight response to protect itself from damage when you eat it.” Diets high in sodium (mostly from processed foods and table salt) have been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney issues and more.
