Recommended Dietary Intakes
Adults – 920 – 2300 mg
This Mineral Is Essential For…
- water balance in the body
- muscle contraction
- nerves
- energy
- stomach acid production
Sources
Most of the sodium we receive is from table salt, processed foods, soft drinks, meats, shellfish, condiments, snack foods, food additives, and over-the-counter laxatives.
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