Sodium

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♢ SODIUM is the positive ion found in the blood, body fluids, and in every cell.

♢ It helps to regulate the body fluid balance and the acid-base balance as well.

♢ It helps to regulate the body fluid balance and the acid-base balance as well

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♢ An adult requires minimum 500 mg of sodium daily. But due to our dietary habit we consume much more of sodium by salty food and snacks.

♢ Excess sodium in diet is the main cause of hypertension ( high blood pressure), premenstrual problems, and toxemia during pregnancy.

♢ Excess sodium in diet is the main cause of hypertension ( high blood pressure), premenstrual problems, and toxemia during pregnancy

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♢ Sodium deficiency is less common. Profuse sweating, vomiting, and diarrhoea causes sodium loss leading to problems like fatigue, loss of appetite, apathy, and muscle twitching.

♢ Sources of high amounts of naturally occurring sodium are cheese, sea fish, and shellfish. Processed foods like meats, sausage, snacks ( chips, crackers, peanuts), ready-made sauces, gravies, salad dressings, ketchups contain lots of sodium.

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