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Salt is the best source of sodium.
Sodium and potassium work hand in hand in maintaining healthy cells.

A deficiency of one usually indicates a deficiency of the other.

You should keep in mind that blood pressure is not affected dramatically by sodium or potassium intake in reasonable amounts.

In fact, studies have shown that a sodium restricted diet only brought about a 2 or 3 count change in blood pressure.
Vitamins - what they are and how they work
Sodium
Also known as : (nothing else)

USRDA : not defined

Sources: Sodium can be found in the following foods:

  • almost every food
  • table salt

Functions: Sodium is necessary for:

  • building blood cells
  • healthy lymphatic system
  • maintaining proper water balance
  • proper muscle function
  • proper nerve function
  • rebuilding blood vessels

Deficiencies : Sodium deficiency (not enough) can result in:

  • appetite loss
  • confusion
  • cramps
  • dehydration
  • eye problems
  • fatigue
  • heart attack
  • intestinal gas
  • irregular heartbeat
  • lethargy
  • low blood sugar
  • low resistance to infection
  • muscle wasting
  • vomiting
  • weakness

Overdose : Sodium overdose (too much) can result in:

  • unknown


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