The Silent Power of Salt

The invisible element that sustains the balance of life

When plum season arrives, salt finds its way to the table as well. People sprinkle plenty of salt over green plums; the flavor intensifies, but a question arises: “Isn’t this too much salt?” In truth, the issue is not only the amount on the table, because salt is already present everywhere in our lives.

The human body contains about 250 grams of salt — enough to fill roughly three to four salt shakers. But this amount does not remain constant; the body continuously uses it, loses it, and replaces it. Salt is not merely a seasoning but one of the essential components of biological function.

Salt is indispensable for the body’s chemical balance. It exists in all bodily fluids — semen, urine, bile, and sweat. It plays a role in every physiological and chemical process, in cellular communication, muscle contraction, and nerve function. In other words, salt is the unseen regulator of life.

A life without salt is impossible. This substance, which maintains the body’s electrolyte balance, is essential for survival. Therefore, saying “salt is harmful” is just as incorrect as saying “salt is unnecessary.” The real matter is understanding how much the body truly needs, because balance — like life itself — must always be maintained.