Sodium

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  • Created by: barbalyn
  • Created on: 07-12-19 13:53
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  • Sodium
    • function
      • acid balance
      • muscle functioning
      • normal blood pressure
    • readily absorbed
    • bacon, pizza, ham, sausage, most natural foods
    • excess
      • stroke
      • builds up in blood - increases blood pressure and puts pressure on heart
      • heart failure
      • occurs if kidneys aren't working properly
      • headache
    • deficiency
      • lost in sweat
      • headaches, dizziness
      • nausea
      • cramps & muscle spasms
      • tiredness

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