Question

Why sodium is bad for you?

Answer 1

Sodium:

1. Sodium is a mineral that is present in abundance in nature.
2. It is an essential micro-nutrient required by the body.
3. It regulates the pressure of blood in the body.
4. It also helps in balancing fluid levels and electrolytes in the body.

Excess sodium is bad for the body as:

1. It brings a sudden imbalance in blood pressure.
2. It also disturbs the osmotic balance of the body.
3. Excess sodium also causes hypernatremia that causes extreme thirst, muscle weakness and unconsciousness.