Involved in the body's fluid balance and nerve and muscle function. Deficiency may lead to Cramps, exhaustion, Nausea and Circulatory Problems.
Sources
Salt, meat, fish, yeast extract, bread, butter, vegetables, margarine, biscuits and cheese
Supplements Available
Salt
DRV*
Infant 210-250 mg
Children 500-1,200 mg
Women 1,600 mg
Men l,600 mg
Side Effects
May cause High Blood Pressure or loss of Potassium.
Important Notes
Dosages advised are deliberately on the safe side and may not be high enough to give benefit, but it is recommended that higher dosages should only be taken under the care of a practitioner experienced in nutritional medicine.
Side Effects refer to effects of much larger doses on the whole than those recommended here.
* for explanation, please see Introduction to Nutritional Supplements |
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