Mineral
Sodium
Recommended Daily Allowance: max 2300 mg
Sodium is an electrolyte regulating water balance and blood pressure. Most people consume too much sodium (salt).
✅ Health Benefits
- Water balance
- Nerve conduction
- Muscle contractions
- Blood pH regulation
⚠️ Deficiency Signs
- Hyponatremia (confusion, seizures)
- Dizziness
- Nausea
🛑 Excess
- Hypertension
- Edema
- Stroke and heart disease risk
- Kidney stones
🏆 Top Sources in NeuroDiet Database
Sushi set (8 pc)
8 pc (280g)
2400 mg
8 pc (280g)
Pelmeni (10 pc)
10 pc. (200g)
2000 mg
10 pc. (200g)
Chicken McNuggets (6 pc)
6 pc (100g)
1800 mg
6 pc (100g)
Roll Philadelphia (6 pc)
6 pc (230g)
1800 mg
6 pc (230g)
KFC Medium Bucket
400g
1800 mg
400g
Salmon sushi (8 pc)
8 pc (200g)
1600 mg
8 pc (200g)
Ramen (400g)
400g
1600 mg
400g
Philadelphia rolls» (8 pc)
8 pc (220g)
1600 mg
8 pc (220g)
California rolls» (8 pc)
8 pc (200g)
1600 mg
8 pc (200g)
Pho bo (400ml)
400ml
1600 mg
400ml
💡 Interesting Facts
- 1 g salt = 400 mg sodium
- Average Russian intake is 12 g salt/day (double the norm)
- 75% of sodium comes from processed foods
- Potassium helps excrete excess sodium
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