Why does the Human Body Need Sodium?

Sodium is a vital mineral for the human body. It helps in balancing body's water by working in conjunction with potassium. It also helps in conduction of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

The human body requires small amount of sodium for maintaining normal blood pressure.

Biological role of sodium: sodium is a vital element. The human diet must contain a sensible amount of sodium. The sodium cation is the main extracellular (outside cells) cation in animals and is important for nerve function in animals.

The importance of sodium as salt in the diet was recognized well before sodium itself was understood to be an element. This recognition formed the basis of trading of salt deposits lining the Dead Sea in biblical times by the Romans. Prolonged sweating results in sodium ion loss in sweat and it is most important that the sodium ion is replaced through proper diet.

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The most serious condition that potassium can help with is high blood pressure. It is known to help with stress, causes of stroke, muscle strength, and a good mineral for bladder and kidney disorders.

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