The Institute of Medicine, through its Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), as part of the continuing activity to develop Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for nutrients, undertook an 18-month study to ...

The cation sodium and the anion chloride are normally found in most foods together as sodium chloride, also termed salt. For this reason, this report presents data on the requirements for and the ...

Constancy of the milieu intérieur, defined by Claude Bernard in the late 1800s, is essential for terrestrial life. Sodium balance in humans is part and parcel of that environment and is maintained in ...

Hypernatremia refers to sodium levels in the blood being too high. Common causes include inadequate fluid intake, or fluid loss. Sodium plays an essential role in functions such as muscle contraction, ...

Strict sodium intake — with or without restrictions on fluid intake — is unlikely to confer clinical benefits on patients with heart failure, reported investigators. Their review of studies showed ...

Excessive amounts of sodium in your diet increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke over time. Understanding where you're getting sodium from in the diet can help you reclaim ...

The Ministry of Health India has introduced a urine colour chart to help people monitor hydration easily. This initiative aims to reduce dehydration risks and promote healthier water intake habits ...