Minerals - Sodium

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Minerals - Sodium
- Ailments / Situations Where Used
- Source
- Optimal Absorption
- Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
- Ailment / Situation Listing
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Description

Sodium is a mineral element found in soil and food and has many important functions in the body. It is necessary for the proper maintenance of blood pH, works with potassium to regulate the body's water balance, and maintains proper heart rhythms.

Sodium is also required for proper nerve, muscle, and stomach function. Supplementation is not necessary if you eat a healthy, balanced diet.


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

The list is long. Sodium can help prevent and treat stomach cramps, confusion, memory impairment, depression, dizziness, anorexia, impaired carbohydrate digestion, fatigue, lethargy, headaches, low blood pressure, heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss and premature loss of stamina.

It also helps prevent sunstroke and heat prostration.

Sodium deficiency is rare. Most people have rather high levels of sodium.


 

Source

Virtually all foods contain some sodium.


 

Optimal Absorption

Natural foods supply sufficient amounts of sodium when eaten regularly.

Excess levels occur when sodium-laden junk food and snacks are over-consumed.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

High levels of sodium coupled with low levels of potassium are known to cause hypertension.

Sodium chloride can be toxic in doses over 14g daily. Avoid processed foods (luncheon meats, frankfurters, "fast food"), ketchup, large quantities of soy sauce, baking soda and baking powder.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Anorexia

Confusion

Dehydration

Depression

Dizziness

Fatigue

Headaches

Heart Palpitations

Heat Prostration

Impaired Carbohydrate Digestion

Lethargy

Low Blood Pressure

Nausea

Poor Stamina

Stomach Cramps

Sunstroke

Vomiting

Weight Loss

 


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