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THE CLAIM: Pink salt caves can improve allergies and asthma. THE TRUTH: The juryâs out on this one. Proponents say inhaling Himalayan salt-infused air clears mucus, reduces sinus inflammation, and kills germs, thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of pink granules.
Things that you should keep in mind when choosing ingredients include that the salt should be of good quality. Pink Himalayan sea salt is a good one due to the 80 different trace minerals that it contains (including magnesium.) Eating salt quickly is proven to raise levels of serotonin.