The Surprising Health Benefits (and Risks) of Drinking Seawater

Seawater: A surprising source of essential minerals. Recent videos on social media have sparked renewed interest in the potential health benefits of drinking seawater. While high in sodium, making it unsuitable for those with hypertension or on sodium-restricted diets, seawater also contains trace minerals like manganese, molybdenum, boron, iodine, and copper in a bioavailable ionic form. These minerals are vital for numerous biological functions. However, experts caution that only microfiltered, high-quality seawater should be considered, and even then, only in small quantities. "A small shot a day can be a simple way to provide essential minerals to the body," explains one online pharmacist. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of seawater consumption.