Some social media users claim that mixing lemon, water and pink salt can promote weight loss and reduce inflammation. But experts say there’s no science behind it. 

“Pink salt doesn’t speed up metabolism, detox the body or cause weight loss,” said registered dietitian Natalie Allen.

In a recent Verywell Health article, she explained the real benefit comes from hydration and replacing sugary drinks, not from the pink salt itself. 

Allen is also a clinical associate professor of nutrition and dietetics in the School of Health Sciences at Missouri State University.