India, June 2 -- Salt is one of the basic necessities of any kitchen, and almost everyone has their brand of choice. However, with new brands coming up every day, and more varieties of salt becoming easily available in the market, one may wonder which would be the most beneficial for their health.

Taking to Instagram on June 1, Dr Jayesh Sharma, Raipur-based oncologist with over 25 years of experience, answered the question.

According to Dr Sharma, the concept of one salt being significantly better than the other is inherently flawed. The various types of salt that are available in the market all comprise 97 to 99 percent of sodium chloride, which is the chemical formula for common salt.

"Whether it is rock salt, Himalayan salt, pink s...