SODIUM

General Description:

  • Na is one of three main electrolytes in the body (K and Cl being the other two)
  • Na is the main cation outside the cells

Actions:

Deficiency:

  • average American diet provides 5 grams/day, which is 10 times the RDA
  • human body conserves its electrolytes and so deficiency is rare

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VITAMINS

MINERALS