Sodium Chloride (Salt)
The most common form of sodium, found in table salt and sea salt
Minerals
Electrolyte Minerals
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Scientific Name
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Classifications
Absorption:
readily-absorbed
Source:
varied
Type:
ionic-compound
Benefits
- Essential for fluid balance
- Supports nerve function
- Enables muscle contractions
- Maintains blood pressure
- Supports nutrient transport
- Critical for cellular function
Specific Properties
- Most common dietary sodium source
- Essential for electrolyte balance
- Used in food preservation
- Readily dissolves in water
Safety Notes
Essential in moderate amounts but excessive intake can lead to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and cardiovascular issues. Most people consume too much sodium from processed foods.
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About Sodium
An essential electrolyte mineral crucial for fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function, commonly found in salt and various supplement forms
Back to SodiumForms of Sodium Chloride (Salt)
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Sea Salt
Salt produced by the evaporation of seawater, containing trace minerals not found in refined table salt
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Table Salt
Refined sodium chloride with anti-caking agents and often iodized
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Rock Salt
Salt mined from underground deposits, often used in cooking and de-icing