Is Himalayan Salt Really Good For Hypertension Patients? This Is What Doctors Say

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JAKARTA - Hemalaya salt is often called better than conventional salt, because the sodium content is less. Many people with hypertension choose to use this salt, because it is considered not to affect blood pressure too much.

However, a specialist in Diseases in Kidney and Hypertension Consultants, dr. Tunggul D. Situmorang, reminded to remain careful using Himalayan salt, especially in hypertension patients.

Doctor Tunggul said that it is true that healaya salt contains less sodium chloride (NaCl) than ordinary salt. However, healaya salt is still salt that contains NaCl, which affects blood pressure.

"Garam is NaCl's chemical name. If you don't have NaCl, you want to make it in hisalaya or where, it's still NaCl. If you don't have NaCl, it's not salt," said Doctor Tunggul when met in Sudirman, Jakarta, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

The content of NaCl in salt that makes or worsens hypertension. So, the assumption that it is better to consume himalaya salt than ordinary salt, is not entirely true.

The one who makes hypertension is NaCl. In research, NaCl is low in Himalaya salt. So it's not that he doesn't have a special thing, which is called salt so it's not hypertension, is it," he explained.

"Garam ( regardless of type) remains NaCl," he added.

Doctor Tunggul emphasized that any type of salt consumption must be limited, especially for people with hypertension. In addition, it is recommended to maintain ideal weight and exercise so that blood pressure remains well controlled.

"Keep ideal weight, and salt intake (limited). If it is hypertension, by doing that, it will make it easier to control blood pressure," concluded Doctor Tunggul.