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Health Effects Of Salt
The health effects of salt are the conditions associated with the consumption of either too much or too little salt. Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is used in food for both preservation and flavor. Sodium ions are needed in small quantities by most living things, as are chloride ions. Salt is involved in regulating the water Water (chemical formula ) is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms (in which it acts as a ... content (fluid balance) of the body. The sodium ion itself is used for electrical signaling in the nervous system. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that adults consume no more than (just under a teaspoon) of salt per day, an amount providing about of sodium per day. The WHO further recommends that salt intake be adjusted for those aged 2 to 15 years ...
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Single Grain Of Table Salt (electron Micrograph)
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