White-refined salt Ain’t right! It needs to be replaced with sea salt whenever possible. By: Tatiana Cortes. Sea salt is a natural source of several minerals like zinc, iron, calcium and potassium, amongst many others. There are many benefits when using sea salt and here are just a few: Balances Electrolytes Due to its rich source of minerals, sea salt is a great source of electrolytes like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium. Electrolytes are vital for muscle, brain an