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Too little and it can stop our beating heart; and contracting of all muscles.
It helps maintaining electrolyte and fluid balances in our body.
It enables our brain and nerves to communicate and function properly
It is a life-enabling mineral, that our body needs only in the smallest amounts each day.
High intake of salt is associated with hypertension and edema and it is also known to increase calcium excretion. Over time it may lead to osteoporosis. On the other hand, eating too little salt can however lead to 'hyponatremia'
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoWithout salt, our bodies cannot perform some of the vital functions like regulating blood and body fluids and maintaining nerve signals. Salt deficiency leads to muscular weakness, cramps and exhaustion. Severe salt deprivation can even prove fatal.
We can't forget that food without salt doesn't taste very good!
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∙ 14y agoWithout salt the human nerves and muscles would not function properly.
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∙ 9y agoSalt is important to living things by helping to maintain fluid balance and maintain cell function. Sodium in salt helps the body to eliminate fluids and take in fresh fluids.
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∙ 12y agoSalt was important to people because it was often used to keep food from spoiling.
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Why is salt so important in your diet?
coz it contain iodine which is important for your throat
Why do you need sodium chloride in your diet?
salt is an important part of the diet, sodium is considered an electrolyte and salt also helps protect the body from dehydration by making the body hold on to more water then it would without the salt.
What exactly is a no salt diet?
A no salt diet is a diet that is low in sodium. By taking most of the salt out of your diet it decreases bloating and helps one lose water weight. It is a hard diet to maintain.
Is it safe to go on a no salt diet?
There are no dangers to a no salt diet. All basic foods that you eat will have some salt already in them.
Why is it important to have iodized salt in your diet?
If you don't get enough iodine, you can develop goiters. They are not pleasant. You also get iodine by eating fish.
What is a good high blood pressure diet?
An excellent high blood pressure diet is the Dash diet also known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. One of the most important things to do is decrease sodium and salt.
What kind of diet is Latoya Jackson's on?
she is on a no added salt diet
What is the salt and ice diet?
the coolest diet around, except the liquid nitrogen diet.
What was salt used for by the Maya?
The Mayans produced salt near the oceans by drying seawater on large flats. It was an important part of their diet and was critical in preserving their food. They dehydrated their food by covering meat and other food items with salt.
Can you use koher salt instead of sea salt when you doing the lemonade diet?
no, it is only visible in the coca cola diet :)
What is salt sensitive?
The reaction to sodium chloride (this is the sensitivity) is very different in a population.
Should you drink beer on a salt free diet?
My guess would be no. If you are trying to be on a totally salt free diet, then no because most beers have some salt in it. It may not be much salt but beer does have salt in it. However, if you are on a low salt diet, then yes, since most beers only have a small amount of per in it per serving.
