Sodium is to maintain proper water balance and normal blood pH of the body necessary nutrients. Complete function of the body of the stomach, nerve, muscle and other tissues need this mineral. Although the situation sodium deficiency is very rare, and most people have adequate intake (if there is no excess) of sodium, there may be a lack of the phenomenon, which is the case when high blood pressure taking excessive diuretics, especially when at the same time low sodium diet, researchers estimated that about twenty percent of seniors taking diuretics may have a sodium deficiency phenomenon. There are some special diseases such as fibromyalgia, researchers found that the disease requires a moderate sodium intake (salt intake is recommended). Sodium is insufficient, it can cause abdominal convulsions, loss of appetite, the mind is unclear, dehydration, depression, fatigue, flatulence, hallucinations, headache, abnormal taste, weakness, low blood pressure, memory loss, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, poor coordination, repeated infections, epilepsy and weight loss phenomenon. Excessive sodium intake can cause edema, hypertension, potassium deficiency and kidney disease.
Almost all foods contain some sodium.
Balance of potassium and sodium on our health is necessary, but should be noted that most of the people too much sodium intake, to increase the demand for natural potassium. If there is no intake of sodium and potassium, an appropriate balance, it may cause a heart attack.
