Stacie wrote: > My 2 cents, > "organic" means carbon-containing. It does not mean > "natural". Yes, but I think we all know the original post "meant" natural. Or, more specifically in this case, "usable". > NaCl (sodium > chloride) is a natural compond that does not contain > carbon, so it is not > organic. But calcium carbonate IS organic, contains > carbon. So if calcium > carbonate is a component of sea salt then sea salt > is organic.... Is that what distinguishes the compound "table salt" from "sea salt"? The inclusion of organic elements? I am in the dark here, biochemically. What is it that would reduce the bioavailability of sodium chloride if it is packaged as table salt? > I use Fleur de Sel or Celtic Sea salt from the > health foods store. I highly > recommend either. Thanks, I'll check them out. I do believe the trace minerals are possibly beneficial.