Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Salt in the Diet Why is salt important? Salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl), along with potassium, is very important in helping your body maintain normal cell function and a proper fluid balance. Salt allows your body to take in fresh fluids, eliminate fluid waste through your urine, and still stay in fluid balance. Fluid balance is important for many body functions, including maintaining blood pressure, avoiding dehydration, and keeping the kidneys healthy. Too much salt, however, can cause health problems. It can cause you to retain water, resulting in uncomfortable swelling of the hands, feet, and sometimes abdomen. Some women are more salt-sensitive before their periods. They are more likely to gain weight and have swelling and bloating from salt at this time. http://www.onyebeke.com/salt%20sodium-in%20diet.htm ===== [...there'll be love and laughter, and peace ever after, just you wait and see... ---Vera Lynn] Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday./netrospective/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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