Sodium
Functions
- Helps in the regulation of fluid balance in the body.
- Along with potassium, it helps in maintaining the acid base balance in the body.
- Important for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
- Essential for nerve and muscle function.
Sources
- Seafood
- Beef
- Poultry
- Celery
- Beet
- Carrot
- Artichoke
- Salt in processed foods (cheese, smoked meat, packed and fast foods, yeast extract etc.)
- Table salt
- Baking soda
Deficiency
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Poor memory
- Impaired concentration
- Muscle weakness
Toxicity
- Hypertension
- Osteoporosis