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Do You Know the Difference Between Salt and Sodium?
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Do You Know the Difference Between Salt and Sodium?

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, salt and sodium are not the same things. It's crucial to understand the difference, and to learn how to use sodium to take control of your health.

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Jun 13, 2022
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  • Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body uses to maintain fluid balance, muscle function and nerve impulses. Salt is a combination of 40% sodium and 60% chloride, another essential mineral

  • Salt was once primarily a food preservative, which meant people of yesteryear consumed far greater amounts than today; not only that, …

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