| Good to know: |
The greatest source of chloride in the diet is table salt, or sodium chloride. |
| Recommendations: |
Adult minimum: 750 milligrams/day. |
| Benefits: |
Important for fluid balance in the body. Also important for digestion, since it is a component of hydrochloric acid found in the stomach. |
| Food sources: |
Table salt, soy sauce, processed foods. |
| Day's supply in: |
The recommended minimum amount is satisfied by a mere quarter-teaspoon of table salt. |
| Watch out: |
No supplementation is necessary unless recommended by a physician. Too much table salt increases the risk of hypertension in susceptible individuals. |
