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What is Sodium?
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Sodium is an essential micronutrient needed by the body for various body functions such as muscle contractions, optimum hydration, blood pressure control, nerve impulse transmissions, and pH balance maintenance.
Ideally daily sodium intake must be below 2300 mg per day for adults and even lower for those who are 50 or older. Athletes who train for more than two hours a day lose a lot of sodium through sweat and may requires sodium rich diet. Salt contains more than 40% sodium and a check on the foods rich in sodium ensures a balanced meal.
