Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is also known as magnesium sulfate. It’s a chemical compound made up of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen. It gets its name from the town of Epsom in Surrey, England, where it was originally discovered.

Some people still consume it by dissolving the salt in water and drinking it. However, due to its taste, you probably don’t want to add it to food.

For hundreds of years, this salt has been used to treat ailments, such as constipation, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, its effects on these conditions are not well researched.

Despite its name, Epsom salt is a completely different compound than table salt, It was most likely termed “salt” because of its chemical structure.

Epsom salt is a popular remedy for so many ailments, people use it to ease health problems, such as muscle soreness, for bath, hair growth, and stress. It’s also affordable, easy to use, and harmless when used appropriately, this article provides a comprehensive overview of Epsom salt, including its benefits, uses, and side effects.

Importance Of  Epsom Salt

For Bath

Soothe the skin
Epsom salt bathwater can soften rough, dry skin, and exfoliate dead skin cells. It may also soothe skin affected by skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.

Improves Hair Growth

One idea behind putting Epsom salt in hair is to add volume. the science of this might work, suggests it removes oils from hair strands. many people use Epsom salt in their hair, mostly as a hair volumizer. Again, there’s no research showing topical Epsom improves scalp or hair health.

Provides Magnesium

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, the first being calcium. It is involved in more than 325 biochemical reactions that benefit your heart and nervous system.

Many people do not consume enough Magnesium. Even if you do, factors such as dietary phytates and oxalates can interfere with how much your body absorbs (2 trusted source)

Promotes Sleep and Stress Reduction

Adequate magnesium levels are essential for sleep and stress management, likely because magnesium helps your brain produce neurotransmitters that induce sleep and reduce stress. Magnesium may also help your body produce melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep.

Low magnesium levels may negatively affect sleep quality and stress. Some people claim that taking Epsom salt baths can reverse these issues by allowing your body to absorb magnesium through the skin.  It’s more likely that the calming effects of Epsom salt baths are simply due to the relaxation caused by taking hot baths.

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