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2007-02-28 15:25:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Sodium plays an essential role in the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume. It also assists with proper muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve impulses. Moderate sodium intake increases resistance to heat cramps and heat stroke, especially during periods of excessive fluid loss through sweating.In addition, manganese plays an important role in the synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is essential for the utilization of choline, thiamin, biotin, and vitamins C and E. It helps activate enzymes that regulate blood sugar, energy metabolism and function of the thyroid gland.
2007-02-28 15:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by ღღღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium, a component of salt, helps regulate the movement of water through the cell walls of your body. Depending on the difference in salt content on each side of a cell wall, will determine which way the water passes, and how much will pass. Without salt (sodium/chloride) we wouldn't be able to keep water balanced in our bodies. We would quickly either dry up or bloat until we exploded.
2007-02-28 21:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by John Silver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium is one of those things your body has to have to carry out normal functions, but if you have to much it could hurt you. so they have to tell you how much sodium is in a food so you can assure you are not getting too much.
2007-02-28 15:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by melovecheese1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium as the cation is an important solute in blood, and is lost in sweat and urine, and so must be replaced in the diet.
2007-02-28 15:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋