elimination systems. that's a long wray to say the bloating is called from the salt pulling liquids from the tissues trying to neutralize the toxic effect. if you're eating a healthy, balanced, varied diet, you're probably getting enough iodine from fresh veggies. sea salt can naturally contain evaporated iodine. commercial salts can have additives i don't like, such as aluminum or calcium silicate. sea salts from all over the world can contain different trace minerals which are necessary for the body. because of the added silicone compounds i feel i am much happier and bloat less when i