SODIUM WHAT IS IT FOR? - Feed Me Food!
Utilization
Digestive System
Helps your small intestine to absorb amino acids, glucose and water from foods you eat
Water
A small amount of sodium is required to conduct nerve impulses. Is necessary for maintaining proper water and PH balance
Nervous System
Coupled with potassium it can power nerve functions and send out nerve impulses
Muscular System
It is also used to contract and relax the muscles
WHEN YOU HAVE AN EXCESS
Kidney Disease
An excess causes reduced function of the kidneys therefore removing less water resulting in higher blood pressure
Swelling
Additionally with decreased kidney function along with the inability to remove excess fluid, on emu experience and increase of the amount of fluid surrounding cells
Blood Pressure
An excess will also Increases blood pressure
Heart Disease
Also an imbalance in sodium and potassium can lead to heart disease.
Liver Damage
Excessive salt intake may cause a variety of alterations in the liver, including the malformation of cells, increased mortality rates, and inhibited cell growth, which can all culminate in liver fibrosis.
NEEDED AS A CATALYST FOR ABSORPTION AND ASSIMILATION
