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Salt
Table salt is a crystalline seasoning made primarily of sodium chloride and used to enhance flavor in foods. “Salt to taste” usually indicates an unspecified amount added during cooking or at the table.
Beneficial properties
flavor enhancer
source of sodium
supports fluid balance
supports nerve function
supports muscle contraction
Nutritional highlights
Salt provides sodium, and iodized table salt may also provide iodine in small amounts.
Conditions it helps with
Dehydration
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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Low Blood Pressure
Includes: Hypotension
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Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup
Includes: Edema, Fluid Retention
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