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How does your body react to a high sodium diet?

Processed foods make up a major part of an average diet and to increase the shelf life of the packaged food, they are heavily loaded with sodium. Table salt is made up of 40% sodium and 60% chloride and is used to enhance the flavour of the food. Sodium is an important mineral as it plays an essential role in ensuring optimal muscle and nerve function. Along with chloride, it helps to keep your body well hydrated and maintain stable water and mineral balance.  But just like everything else, too much of anything can be bad for you. Ingestion of...