Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly.
Diet - sodium (salt)
The body uses sodium to regulate
Health Canada has approved Singulair (montelukast sodium) for the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis in people ages 15 and older. Allergic... Read more »
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Diet - sodium (salt) Side Effects Too much sodium may lead to high blood pressure in those who are sensitive to sodium. If you have high... Read more »
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Diet - sodium (salt) Food Sources Sodium occurs naturally in most foods. The most common form of sodium is sodium chloride, which is... Read more »
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Diet - sodium (salt) Recommendations Dietary sodium is measured in milligrams (mg). Table salt is 40% sodium; 1 teaspoon of table salt... Read more »
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This test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood.Alternative NamesSerum sodiumHow the test is performedBlood is drawn from a vein, usually... Read more »