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Role of Sodium in the Human Body
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Sodium is often looked at as the main culprit that causes high blood pressure. But did you know that the body needs sodium in small amounts to play important roles in the body.
- Sodium along with potassium helps in maintaining the right balance of fluids in the body. It removes excess fluid and retains the required amounts
- Helps transmit never impulses
- Regulates the contraction and relaxation of muscles
- As vague as it may sound, sodium helps in controlling the blood pressure. However consuming excess of sodium can raise blood pressure.
rajavelmurugan j
18 Nov 20 07:07 amvery usefull team thanks