What Is the TikTok Salt Challenge? It’s Incredibly Dangerous

This rapid intake of sodium can be incredibly harmful for one’s health, and it can lead to intense swelling/bloating and in extreme cases, hypertension and stroke. When the body has too much salt, blood pressure rises too.

Though these effects are more severe for older people and most participants in the Salt Challenge are young, there is also a risk of choking for users. The salt can also dry out one’s throat, making swallowing and breathing more uncomfortable.