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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone recommends cutting back on flaky sea salt

Media | December 02, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Why health pros think you should cut back on flaky sea salt

SELF Magazine: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor at the School of Medicine, explained that iodine is essential for thyroid health, metabolism and fetal development. Many trendy salts, such as flaky sea salt, lack iodine, so using iodized salt alongside specialty salts helps prevent deficiencies while still enjoying texture and flavor.