Health Care Guide on Sodium
(Na) functions in Human Body, Absorption, Excretion, Regulation facts & disease – Hypernatraemia & Hyponatraemia in word/ .doc / ppt / .pdf format
Sodium (Na) :
Sodium
is the electrolyte which is found in large amount in extracellular fluid
compartments.
Sources:
- Sodium is widely distributed in
natural foods.
- It is present in table salt.
- Large amounts are found in cheese
and butter.
Daily requirement:
- Adult : 0.5 g
- Children : 1g .Serum level 136-146mmol/L
