People who drink water when they wake up in morning urged to do one thing

Gary Brecka has shared advice over what you should do first thing in the morning

If you want to start your day in a way that supports your health long-term, one simple addition to your morning water could make a difference. Health expert and renowned biohacker Gary Brecka revealed all during an appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast.

“Number one is upon waking I would drink mineralised water,” he told host Steven Bartlett. “I would take 10 ounces of water and I would add either a Celtic sea salt or a Baja gold salt to my water.”

Brecka says the reason is simple: most people are deficient in trace minerals like boron, manganese, molybdenum, and selenium. “You’re not talking about table salt here,” he emphasised, adding that Baja gold sea salt is probably the best salt that you can put in the human body because it has all 91 trace minerals.

Celtic sea salt is another good option, offering over 80 trace minerals that support hydration, electrolyte balance, and overall cellular function, according to a study published in the Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. These minerals play a role in cardiovascular health, nerve function, and reducing chronic inflammation.

Brecka warns against table salt, which is mostly sodium chloride and lacks the beneficial trace minerals found in natural sea salts. “Only about 75% of that sodium crystal is actually sodium,” he explained, “the rest is all of these trace minerals.”

Pink Himalayan salt is sometimes suggested as an alternative, but recent research notes that certain imports may contain heavy metals due to mining practices, particularly from China. According to the Food Chemistry journal, properly sourced sea salts like Baja Gold are tested for microplastics and glyphosates down to 250 parts per billion.

Adding mineral-rich sea salt to water in the morning can help replenish electrolytes lost overnight, support healthy blood pressure, and improve hydration efficiency, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Brecka also recommends avoiding table salt entirely, as excessive sodium chloride is linked to increased risk of hypertension and heart disease.

Forget Mary Poppins’ spoonful of sugar – just a teaspoon of high-quality sea salt in your morning water, as Brecka recommends, could be enough to support your long-term health.