Sodium deficiency can be caused by excessive heat and exercise, where it is lost through the body from sweat. This can lead to dehydration, nausea, heat exhaustion, low blood pressure and poor appetite. A long-term sodium deficiency can also cause kidney stones and muscle cramps.
Most diets contain enough sodium whilst noting that sodium chloride (table salt) is not an organic source of sodium. Natural sources of sodium include:
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