The biological secrets of salt

"The purpose of this book is to coalesce in a single volume the general scientific knowledge we have about salt and its biological role in animals, including humans. The authors wish to share their current knowledge with others who may be curious about how salt is basic to life, what has been the path of study on salt, what is the present understanding of salt, and what are the latest conundrums related to salt's role in the future of mankind"--Preface