Himalayan Pink Salt

Pink Himalayan Salt Better Than Regular Salt?
Written by Keith Pearson, PhD, RD — Updated on February 9, 2023
Pink Himalayan salt is less processed than table salt and may contain trace nutrients and minerals. It may provide health benefits.

Pink Himalayan salt is a type of salt that’s naturally pink in color and mined near the Himalayas in Pakistan.

Many people claim that it’s loaded with minerals and provides incredible health benefits.

For these reasons, pink Himalayan salt is often thought to be much healthier than regular table salt.

However, little research on pink Himalayan salt exists, and other people insist that these extravagant health claims are nothing more than speculation.

This article looks at the key differences between pink Himalayan salt and regular salt and evaluates the evidence to decide which type of salt is healthier.