Very many of us have been told the value of having proper Sodium in our daily diet. How can we even have food without Salt by the way? But many of us don’t know why and how our bodies process this most important metal ion. So for the less initiated here is a brief low down on this ion.
Sodium is a metal ion whose ions are the chief electrolyte in intracellular fluid. Out of 100 gm 50% we found mostly in the bone cells. The metal is absorbed from the small intestine and stomach while being carried via the blood stream by the kidneys.
We urinate almost 90% of Sodium (Na). Most of what we ingest are in the form of Sodium Chloride, 50% of which is found in processed food, 40% is added at the table while around 12% is naturally ingested.
Functions
Interacts within Potassium (K+) ions across cell membrane to maintain electrical potential of the nervous system.
Sustains our acid-alkali balance (homoeostasis)
Helps produce the hormone Adrenaline
Manufactures Amino Acids (building blocks of protein)
Controls water balance in our body (the vital 70% of our bodies)
Excess Sodium Symptoms
Leads to high blood pressure
Migraine attacks
Leads to condition called Hypernatremia, causing fluid retention (edema), mental confusion, seizures orat times even coma
Kidney complaints.
Deficiency Symptoms
(Due to affected recycling as a result of kidney malfunction)
Low blood pressure
Muscle weakness
Mild fever
Respiratory problems
Dizziness
Loss of weight
General indisposition
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