Sodium in Your Diet
Diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a major cause of stroke and heart disease.
Diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a major cause of stroke and heart disease.
Table salt accounts for 90% of the sodium in the U.S. diet. Sodium helps balance fluid and electrolyte levels in the body. This balance can affect blood pressure and kidney and
Although sodium is the sixth most abundant element on earth and comprises about 2.6% of the earth''s crust, it is a very reactive element and is never found free in nature. Pure sodium was
sodium (Na), chemical element of the alkali metal group (Group 1 [Ia]) of the periodic table. Sodium is a very soft silvery-white metal. Sodium is the most common alkali
Sodium is the fourth most abundant element on earth, comprising about 2.6% of the earth''s crust; it is the most abundant of the alkali group of metals. It is now obtained commercially by the
Sodium is a mineral required for blood pressure regulation and nerve function. Excessive sodium intake can cause high blood pressure and heart disease.
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