This is the most important mineral you need for proper hydration

My good friend, Scott from Utah, stayed with me last week. You can technically call him a doctor, but that’s a loaded term. I describe Scott as a holistic health practitioner, and he’s undoubtedly a biohacker. Over the week, we had many fascinating conversations that could fill countless newsletters. We discussed what we think is the most essential mineral for health. Do you have any guesses? Here’s a hint: It’s gotten a bad rap — another clue: I sprinkled some in my Bulletproof coffee this morning. The answer is salt.

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in my early 20s. The doctor gave me a prescription, which I took for many years. The doctor never discussed any potential root causes or advised me on what to do other than “cut down on sodium.” You’ve heard that high sodium intake causes high blood pressure. Is this true? The answer is a bit nuanced.

Picture the cells in your body like little balloons with an inner wall and an outer wall. The double membrane controls what goes in and out of the cell through unique pumps driven by two minerals: sodium and potassium. These two elements must balance adequately to ensure your cells are…