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What is the role of sodium and potassium in the human body?


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Potassium and sodium:

Potassium and sodium are electrolytes that help your body maintain fluid and blood volume so it can function normally.

Role of sodium:

The human body requires a small amount of sodium to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals outside the cells.

Role of potassium:

  1. It helps to maintain normal levels of fluid inside our cells.
  2. It also helps in the contraction of muscles and supports normal blood pressure.

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