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Chloride is found in many chemicals and other substances in the body. It is an important part of the salt found in many foods and used in cooking.
Function
Chloride is needed to keep the proper balance of body fluids. It is an essential part of digestive (stomach) juices.
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Chloride in diet Food Sources
Review Date: 02/15/2011
Reviewed By: Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington
Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
