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  How Osmosis and Minerals Like Salt, Potassium & Magnesium Hydrate Your Body and Lower Blood Pressure How Osmosis and Minerals Like Salt, Potassium & Magnesium Hydrate Your Body and Lower Blood Pressure Did you know that drinking water alone isn’t enough to stay hydrated? True hydration happens when water enters your cells—and that depends on a natural process called osmosis and a balance of essential electrolyte minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. In this post, you'll learn how osmosis works , how minerals help hydrate the body at a cellular level, and how they work together to regulate blood pressure naturally . Diagram outlining the process of Osmosis. What Is Osmosis? Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane (like your cell walls) from an area of low solute concentration (more water) to an area of high solute concentration (less water). The goal is to balance the concentration of particles —like salt and minera...

 Introduction Nitrates have been both praised and feared in the world of nutrition and health. Yet, recent research from top institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Harvard Medical School, and the Karolinska Institute is turning the tide in favor of this naturally occurring compound—especially when it comes from whole food sources. So what exactly are nitrates? Why are they important? What happens if you don’t get enough? And how does your body use them? In this blog, we’ll break down the latest science around nitrates, their role in your health, signs of deficiency, and the best natural sources to incorporate into your diet.  (This article contains paid affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.) What Are Nitrates? Nitrates (NO₃⁻) are naturally occurring compounds found in soil, water, and various foods. In the body, they are precursors to nitric oxide (NO)—a powerful signaling molecule ...