Sodium - Health Benefits
Introduction
This section outlines the essential functions and health benefits of Sodium.
Health Benefits of Sodium
Sodium deficiency is known medically as Hyponatraemia or Hyponatremia.
Adrenal System
People who crave Sodium (Salt) are often found to be suffering from Adrenal Insufficiency.
Cardiovascular System
Sodium increases the viscosity (thickness) of Blood.
Sodium may help to regulate osmotic Blood Pressure:
Caution: excess Sodium may increase Blood Pressure.
Sodium may alleviate Hypotension (by increasing Blood Pressure).
Cells
60% of the body's stored Sodium is in the fluids surrounding the Cells (extracellular) and 10% concentrates inside the body's Cells (in the Intracellular Fluid):
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