Some manufacturers claim Himalayan pink salt has dozens of trace minerals, but there's little independent research to back that up. It's important to note that Himalayan pink salt does not have the mineral iodine added to it as many other table salts do.

Regular table salt is usually marked "iodized," meaning the salt is refined with a small amount of iodine, which can help prevent iodine deficiency. Since Himalayan pink salt is unrefined, there is no iodine added. There may be a trace amount of natural iodine present, but not as much as iodized table salt.