Humans have relied on salt for tens of thousands of years, establishing settlements in areas where salt was readily available and forming civilizations around this essential mineral. Salt not only adds flavor to food but also played a crucial role in survival during difficult times such as war and poverty.
인간은 수만 년 동안 소금에 의존해 왔으며, 소금을 쉽게 구할 수 있는 지역에 정착지를 세우고 이 필수 광물을 중심으로 문명을 형성해 왔습니다. 소금은 음식의 맛을 더해줄 뿐만 아니라, 전쟁과 빈곤 등 어려운 시대에 생존에 결정적인 역할을 했습니다.
With the Industrial Revolution came the development and widespread use of refined salt, an artificial form of salt. As refined salt began to be used both for food and industrial purposes, a global culture of low-salt diets emerged. This movement was based on the belief that salt intake was a primary cause of high blood pressure and should be minimized.
More than a century later, the side effects of low-salt diets are becoming evident worldwide. Yet, salt continues to be perceived as an enemy. If humanity had continued consuming natural salt, the controversy over high blood pressure might never have arisen. The issue primarily stems from refined salt, which lacks essential minerals, yet all types of mineral-rich salt have been blamed, rather than just the refined version.
산업 혁명과 함께 인공 소금인 정제 소금이 개발되어 널리 사용되었습니다. 정제소금이 식품용과 산업용으로 모두 사용되기 시작하면서 전 세계적인 저염식 문화가 등장했습니다. 이 운동은 소금 섭취가 고혈압의 주요 원인이므로 최소화해야 한다는 믿음에 기초한 것이었습니다.
Refined salt, devoid of minerals, consists only of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl). This imbalance can disrupt the equilibrium in the blood, leading to side effects. In contrast, mineral-rich salt helps maintain the balance of blood and various organs.
When there is a mineral imbalance in the body, the kidneys work to expel excess minerals and reabsorb those that are deficient. Therefore, consuming bland food can force the kidneys to work harder to reabsorb the necessary minerals, potentially leading to disease. Salt intake should be balanced—neither too bland nor too salty.