Andrew Huberman· PhD
Salt isn't just important for the function of neurons, it's important for blood volume and working alongside the other electrolytes, magnesium and potassium, it ensures that cells in our body function properly.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Salt isn't just important for the function of neurons, it's important for blood volume and working alongside the other electrolytes, magnesium and potassium, it ensures that cells in our body function properly.
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And of course, we talked about salt and its critical role in the action potential, the fundamental way in which the nervous system functions at all.