Minerals Part 1: Sodium: The Safety Mineral – Why Your Body’s Electricity Depends on It (Solo)

April 29
35 mins

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Episode Description

Episode Highlights With Katie

  • Why sodium is the most misunderstood mineral
  • How sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and muscles
  • The surprising connection between sodium and safety signals
  • Why many health-conscious women are quietly under-sodium-ed
  • Symptoms of low sodium that look like stress or anxiety
  • How sodium interacts with potassium and magnesium
  • Why sodium needs to come from mineral-rich salts, not processed foods
  • Microplastics in sea salt and better alternatives
  • How to increase sodium safely in a real-food lifestyle
  • Practical ways to hydrate with electrolytes without overdoing water
  • Why sodium is essential for sauna, exercise, pregnancy, and stress recovery

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