Diet - salt-sodium in diet

salt/sodium in diet Salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl), along with potassium, is very important in helping your body maintain a proper fluid balance. Salt allows your body to take in fresh fluids, eliminate fluid waste through your urine, and still stay in fluid balance. Fluid balance is important for many body functions, including maintaining blood pressure, avoiding dehydration, and keeping the kidneys healthy.

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