saltin

Saltin is a surname of Scandinavian origin, found primarily in Sweden and Denmark. The name appears in public records, academics, and biographical contexts.

The most widely known bearer is Bengt Saltin, a physiologist recognized for pioneering research into how the human body responds to physical exercise. His work contributed to understanding metabolism, circulation, and endurance physiology, and he influenced training and nutrition science. He published extensively and helped establish methodological standards in exercise physiology, including approaches to controlled exercise testing and metabolic assessment.

As a surname, Saltin occurs among Scandinavian populations and among descendants of emigrants. In scholarly literature, the name Saltin may appear as an author's surname. There are no widely recognized places or organizations named Saltin.