Requirement of Sodium in human body
Importance of Sodium: Sodium is represented by the symbol Na. This is a mineral which is usually taken more or less in its pure form and also in addition to the amounts present in foods. All other minerals except Sodium Chloride are present in sufficient amounts in a balanced diet. Sodium is easily absorbed in the small intestine. Sodium is lost during exercise or in hot environment through sweat. Sodium Chloride also known as table salt and we take it in our diet in the form of salt.2.4 grams of Sodium is found in 6 grams of Sodium Chloride. Sources: Sodium rich foods Vegetables 🥒🍆: green leafy vegetables, dried fruits🍑🍓, roots like beet root, carrot 🥕, radish. Animal: milk 🥛, egg white🥚 , fish 🐠, meat 🥓🍖. Function: Sodium plus ion is present abadundantly in the extra cellular fluid of human body. Sodium plus ion acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium ion in the extra cellular fluid to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water bala...