Minerals Part 1: Sodium: The Safety Mineral – Why Your Body’s Electricity Depends on It (Solo)

Episode Highlights With Katie Why sodium is the most misunderstood mineral How sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and muscles The surprising connection between sodium and safety signals Why many health-conscious women are quietly under-sodium-ed Symptoms of low sodium that look like stress or anxiety How sodium interacts with potassium and magnesium Why sodium needs to come from mineral-rich salts, not processed foods Microplastics in sea salt and better alternatives How to increase sodium safely in a real-food lifestyle Practical ways to hydrate with electrolytes without overdoing water Why sodium is essential for sauna, exercise, pregnancy, and stress recovery Resources Mentioned Himalayan salt tablets LMNT electrolyte drinks BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off! LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.

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Minerals Part 1: Sodium: The Safety Mineral – Why Your Body’s Electricity Depends on It (Solo) is an episode from The Wellness Mama Podcast by Katie Wells.

This episode is 35:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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