DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I both have chronically low blood sodium levels, mostly around 132, but sometimes lower. It never reaches 135. This is of concern because sodium is essential for cell ...
Sodium is a necessary mineral that is pivotal in controlling blood pressure, maintaining fluid equilibrium, and facilitating nerve signal transmission in our bodies. The majority of individuals ...
Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences.