{"product_id":"the-salt-fix-dr-james-dinicolantonio-paperback-non-fiction","title":"The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong by Dr James DiNicolantonio - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780349417387\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult \/ General Readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Salt Fix is a bold, evidence-based challenge to decades of low-salt dietary advice. Written by cardiovascular research scientist Dr James DiNicolantonio, this paperback explores why salt has been wrongly demonised while sugar has escaped scrutiny. Drawing on clinical research and historical analysis, the book argues that adequate salt intake can support heart health, weight management, and overall wellbeing. It's an essential, myth-busting read for anyone interested in nutrition science, public health debates, or improving their own dietary choices with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Salt Fix, Dr James DiNicolantonio traces the century-long story of how salt came to be blamed for high blood pressure and heart disease, despite thin scientific evidence. He argues that the real dietary culprit is excess sugar, not sodium, and that many people can safely enjoy more salt than official guidelines suggest. The book blends physiology, nutrition history, and clinical case studies to explain how the body regulates sodium, why low-salt diets can backfire by triggering insulin resistance and internal \"starvation\" responses, and how salt may actually help beat sugar cravings, boost athletic performance, and support fertility. DiNicolantonio offers a practical six-step programme to help readers recalibrate their salt intake safely, tailored to individual needs rather than one-size-fits-all guidelines. Thoroughly researched yet written in an accessible, conversational style, this paperback suits general readers, health professionals, and anyone following keto or low-carb eating plans, challenging readers to make informed, personalised dietary choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence-based perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenges outdated low-salt guidelines using peer-reviewed research and clinical insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical six-step plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps readers assess and safely adjust their own salt intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by a trusted expert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authored by a respected cardiovascular research scientist with numerous publications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible paperback format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to read and reference at home, in clinic, or on the go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelevant to popular diets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for keto, low-carb, and performance-focused eating plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThought-provoking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparks debate on public health guidance and personalised nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDr James DiNicolantonio is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. An internationally recognised expert in nutrition and cardiovascular health, he has authored or co-authored around 200 scientific publications and several bestselling books, including Superfuel and The Longevity Solution. He has testified before the Canadian Senate on the harms of added sugar, serves as Associate Editor of the journals Nutrition and BMJ Open Heart, and has appeared on national television, including The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProvocative, well-researched, and genuinely eye-opening, The Salt Fix offers a refreshing counterpoint to conventional dietary advice — ideal for curious readers, health professionals, and anyone ready to rethink what \"healthy eating\" really means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780349417387 as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr James DiNicolantonio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020577669357,"sku":"SNG5196","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/the-salt-fix-dr-james-dinicolantonio-paperback.jpg?v=1784320251","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-salt-fix-dr-james-dinicolantonio-paperback-non-fiction","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}