SODIUM
Balances fluids in the body. Helps send nerve impulses. Needed for muscle contractions. Impacts blood pressure; even modest reductions in salt consumption can lower blood pressure
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Vitamin
Recommended amount
M: 2,300 mg, W: 2,300 mg
Upper limit
Not determined
Good food sources
Salt, soy sauce, processed foods, vegetables
Additional note
While experts recommend that people limit sodium intake to 2,300 mg, most Americans consume 4,000–6,000 mg a day.
Category
Mineral
Credit
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
