The Dead Sea contains millions of tons of salt that are rich in natural minerals. Some general health benefits of the salts are activating the blood systems, nourishing the skin and hair, giving a source and feeling of relaxation and distress, healing both metabolic disorders and rheumatic diseases, and so much more. 21 known elements can be found in Dead Sea salts. But, there are 2 elements that are not often talked about when it comes to Dead Sea salts, which are lithium (L) and strontium (Sr). So, we decided to look deeper into 2 of the underrated elements in Dead Sea salts.
An Overview of Lithium, Strontium
Lithium:
Lithium serves as both an antidepressant and a mood stabilizer. It is thanks to lithium being helpful with influencing the whole nervous system and cells in the brain. When it comes to lithium on the skin, it helps with various skin diseases like psoriasis. Another thing that lithium can help with is prolonged and extending the cell life along with the body’s general system, both short term, and long term.
Strontium:
Strontium is mostly related to calcium since they both have similar chemical properties. Studies have shown that strontium is a great element for increasing bone density. Strontium also helps with skin irritations and even tetanus, also known as “lockjaw”. When it comes to strontium on the skin, it assists with preventing itchiness and skin irritations along with inflammation.
