salt: Quick Facts

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Scientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain from too much salt • Oct. 18, 2026, 9:47 AM ET (Science Daily)

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Cluster of translucent, white salt crystals with sharp cubic shapes viewed under a microscope at high magnification against a dark background.

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