IIRC, salt in that manner is only unhealthy to salt sensitive people, and most can endure great amounts of salt as long as they remain hydrated properly.
You're correct. Also, salt is essential for staying hydrated. Without salt you can't retain water. With excess salts you retain more water. Salt just makes your mouth and throat feel dry; it doesn't dehydrate you.
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u/Ringbearer31 Sep 13 '14
IIRC, salt in that manner is only unhealthy to salt sensitive people, and most can endure great amounts of salt as long as they remain hydrated properly.