•Fitness coach Ralston D’Souza debunks the myth that pink salt is a healthier alternative to iodized table salt.
•He warns that replacing iodized salt with non-iodized pink salt could lead to iodine deficiency.
•While pink salt contains trace minerals, D’Souza states they are in negligible amounts, requiring impractical and unhealthy consumption for benefits.
•D’Souza highlights that the switch is a marketing gimmick, costing more and risking essential iodine intake.
•Iodine deficiency, once a serious public health problem, is re-emerging as a threat due to this trend, impacting thyroid function and brain development.
