02/17/2026
The mineral everyone tells you to avoid is probably the one you’re most deficient in.
Sodium.
You’ve been told: “Avoid salt. Too much sodium is bad.”
But here’s what no one tells you: Most women are severely DEFICIENT in sodium.
SYMPTOMS OF SODIUM DEFICIENCY: Low energy, Headaches, Brain fog, Dizziness when standing, Digestive issues, Sugar cravings
WHY SODIUM MATTERS:
STOMACH ACID PRODUCTION - Sodium + potassium = HCl. Low sodium = poor digestion, bloating, nutrient malabsorption.
ADRENAL SUPPORT - Your adrenals NEED sodium for cortisol regulation. People jump to cortisol supplements but miss this basic mineral.
HYDRATION - Without sodium, you can’t actually hydrate your cells properly.
ENERGY PRODUCTION - Required for nerve function, muscle contraction, cellular energy.
“BUT ISN’T SODIUM BAD?”
Those studies are based on: Processed foods with synthetic sodium, Standard American Diet, Sedentary lifestyles
HERE’S THE IMPORTANT PART:
If you’re eating a WHOLE FOOD DIET, you’re now responsible for salting your food. And most people aren’t salting enough. When you cut out processed foods, you cut out most sodium sources. You have to intentionally add it back in.
HOW TO GET MORE SODIUM: Sea salt or Celtic salt (NOT table salt), Salt your food to taste, Pinch of salt in your water, Bone broth, Don’t be afraid of salt!
SIGNS YOU NEED MORE: Craving salt constantly, Headaches, Fatigue that won’t improve, Digestive issues despite “doing everything right”, Dizziness
Sodium isn’t the enemy. It’s an essential mineral most women are deficient in.
Stop fearing salt. Start nourishing your body with what it actually needs.
Save this if you’ve been avoiding salt 🫶🏻