Evidence supporting the use of: Salt (sea)
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sea salt, and salt in general, has traditionally been used in some cultures as a remedy for dizziness. The rationale often comes from the understanding that dizziness can sometimes be a symptom of low blood pressure or dehydration, both of which can be temporarily relieved by increasing sodium intake. In traditional medical systems and popular home remedies, consuming salt (sometimes dissolved in water) is believed to help restore electrolyte balance and blood volume, thus alleviating dizziness. However, scientific validation of this practice is limited and conditional. Modern medicine recognizes that in specific cases—such as orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure upon standing)—extra salt may help retain water, raise blood pressure, and reduce dizziness, but this is only appropriate for selected patients and should be supervised by a healthcare professional. There is no broad clinical evidence supporting the use of sea salt as a general remedy for dizziness, and excessive salt intake carries health risks. Most dizziness arises from causes unrelated to salt or sodium deficiency. Thus, while the traditional basis exists and there is a limited physiological rationale in certain contexts, robust scientific evidence for general use is lacking.

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