You’ve probably heard of the benefits of pink Himalayan salt, but what is its origin? This sea salt, believed to be composed of dried remnants of the ancient primal sea deep underneath the Himalayan mountains, is used for cooking and as a meat and fish preservative. It has also long been blamed for aggravating high blood pressure, but new research has cast doubt on this long-held belief. Whether or not pink Himalayan salt can actually improve your blood pressure remains to be seen.