Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly to
regulate blood pressure and blood volume. For individuals who are
sodium-sensitive, an increased intake of sodium may contribute to
high blood pressure. When watching the intake of sodium, read
labels carefully to determine the total sodium content. Canned,
packaged, and frozen foods can be particularly high in sodium.
Review Date: 05/26/2010
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc, and David C.
Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General
Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School
of Medicine.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
