Comments on: Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them

By: Blair H. Shaffer

Blair H. Shaffer — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:44:23 +0000

As a former U. S. Naval Officer, I have cruised the major oceans and seas of the world. I can honestly state that I was NEVER out of sight of visible floating trash, most of which was plastic, oil slicks and who knows what else! And I defy anyone to stroll along any beach without the same experience. Personal experience and reasoning have guided me away from sea salt in favor of quality pink salt which was deposited millions of years before human contamination.

By: Teri Sanor, MD

Teri Sanor, MD — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:16:07 +0000

In reply to from Karen Stoloff. Agree that some pink salt may be an issue only because AI gave the amounts of microplastics and pink salt was highest....

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:22:42 +0000

In reply to Patricia Wittry.

Katie has a whole article on solutions that you can read here. https://wellnessmama.com/health/plastic-pollution/

By: from Karen Stoloff

from Karen Stoloff — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:34:43 +0000

I believe that Himalayan salt that’s safe depends on how it is processed , packaged and stored so not all brands are safe. I wouldn’t know how to determine which brands are the most reputable

By: Patricia Wittry

Patricia Wittry — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:39:08 +0000

Thanks the interesting information. I’m really disappointed though that there’s no mention of how to help stop the plastic pollution. All of us taking care of our own bodies and not helping solve the world problem won’t work for anyone in the long run. I’d like my grandchildren to be able to buy any salt and any food and not have to worry about micro plastics. Couldn’t you add a paragraph or two connecting your readers to organizations working to reduce pollution for everyone?

By: richard

richard — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:49:06 +0000

this article says..
‘Pink Himalayan Salt or salt from other ancient sources, like Redmond, are popular, natural options. Many people prefer these salts sourced from ancient sea beds deep within the Himalayas. They’re far removed from the pollution of modern oceans and often come with minimal processing. These are also said to contain up to 80 trace minerals that are beneficial for your body.’
actually.. it must be known.. that himalayan salt does not come from the himalayas. it comes from pakistan. i talked with two people from nepal recently and mentioned himalayan salt to them.. thinking it came from their country. they corrected me. and after that i did my research.. and.. yes.. it is from pakistan.
and some of it is said to have levels of heavy metals that may be above what is considered safe.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:41:48 +0000

Thanks for the added information and link, Jamie.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:32:29 +0000

In reply to Dorothy.

Tamara uses her own testing standards that often do not reflect the industry standards from professionals in that field. There are some who have called into question these methods. Ultimately each consumer has to do their own research and decide what they’re comfortable with! From what I’ve read of her work Tamara only recommends refined salt, not salt with natural minerals in it. Katie though does use and recommend natural salt like Himalayan, real salt, etc. for their trace mineral content. Redmond addresses some of the lead concerns here. https://kb.redmond.life/is-there-lead-in-real-salt

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:40:58 +0000

From what I understand from leadfreemomma.com, pink salts unfortunately have higher than acceptable levels of lead. That includes Real Salt, and she’s done tests on several different kinds of salt, pink or otherwise.

By: Jena

Jena — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:14:57 +0000

Thanks for the info .. Funny how we are b trying to avoid plastics yet MOST all of the salts are packaged in …PLASTIC . Thats truly disappointing.

By: Dawn Vivirito

Dawn Vivirito — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:52:24 +0000

I do like the brands you mentioned and am excited to have a couple more of your “safe” brands to try. I also like Oryx Desert Salt and Colima Sea Salt. Check them out. I’m a firm believer in quality salt!