What is sodium? Sodium is an essential micronutrient used by the body for a range of physiological mechanisms. It ensures that fluids are in a normal balance in our body and plays a role in nerve and muscle function[1]. Are sodium and salt the same thing? Sodium is consumed in food mainly as sodium chloride, […]

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