195. Michael Sileck: Sea Salt Benefits, Mineral Depletion & Soil Health Crisis
from The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
by Gary Brecka
Published: Tue Aug 26 2025
Show Notes
Gary Brecka and Michael Sileck team up to expose the dangerous myths surrounding salt while revealing how mineral-rich sea salt is becoming the secret weapon against soil degradation and human health decline. Discover the fascinating process of heritage salt creation that preserves over 90 trace minerals, why table salt is toxic to both soil and human health, and how the same ocean minerals that sustained ancient civilizations are now being used to restore America’s farmland!
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Timestamps:
Intro of Show
Why is Soil Health Important to Your Health?
Farming Practices that Support Healthy Soil
Sea Salt as a Fertilizer and Mineral Source
Heavy Metals on Salt
Where is Sea Salt Harvested?
Salt is the Electricity of Life
Myths about Salt
Importance of Minerals in Our Cellular Physiology
Poor Human Health as the Result of Mineral Deficiency
Outcomes of Using Sea Salt in Farming
Low Salt Does Not Mean Heart-Healthy
Harvesting Mineral Unrefined Sea Salts
Three Types of Salt
Salt and Hydration
Recommended Sodium Level
Industrial Processing of Foods
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