The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

195. Michael Sileck: Sea Salt Benefits, Mineral Depletion & Soil Health Crisis

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Aug 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Michael Sileck, a sea salt expert from Baja Gold Sea Salt, uncovers how mineral-rich sea salt can reverse soil degradation and improve human health. He highlights the alarming reduction in nutrient density of crops since 1945 and advocates for sustainable farming practices. Michael also debunks myths surrounding sodium, emphasizing its crucial role in wellness. Listeners learn about the benefits of trace minerals for nutrition and how incorporating sea salt can enhance agricultural productivity and overall vitality.
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INSIGHT

Soil Is A Living Microbiome

  • Soil is a living, complex microbiome that directly determines food nutrient density.
  • Restoring mineral nutrient density in soil is essential to improving human and animal health.
ADVICE

Five Core Soil Practices

  • Minimize soil disturbance, keep soil covered, and diversify crops to preserve microbiome health.
  • Use cover crops to maintain living roots year-round and integrate thoughtful animals for natural fertilization.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Tobacco Farm Memory

  • Gary recalls pulling tobacco roots and seeing white fungal growth that resembled feta cheese.
  • That memory highlighted to him the hidden, diverse soil microbiome beneath crops.
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