Typical dose
1000-3000mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: low
About this supplement
Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction in the human body. It is primarily found in the extracellular fluid and is vital for the proper functioning of cells. Sodium is commonly consumed in the form of table salt (sodium chloride) and is necessary for various physiological processes.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 1000-3000mg daily
- Suggested range
- 1500-2300mg daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Sodium
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Sodium acetate
Sodium Aluminosilicate
Sodium Ascorbate
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium biphosphate
Sodium biselenite
Sodium bisulfate
Sodium Butyrate
Sodium caprylate
Sodium Carbonate
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
Sodium Casein Proteinate-starch
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride
Sodium chlorite
Sodium choleate
Sodium Citrate
Sodium decanoate
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Sodium ferrocyanide
Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Glutamate
Sodium glycerophosphate
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium Metavanadate
Sodium nitrate
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium orthovanadate
Sodium Phosphate
sodium pyrophosphate
Sodium pyruvate
Sodium silicate
Sodium sorbate
Sodium Starch Glycolate
Sodium stearoyl lactylate
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Tetrachloroaurate
Sodium Thiosulfate
Sodium tungstate
Sodium Vanadate
Sodium vanadate (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
7440-23-5
Physical properties
Sodium is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. It is soluble in water and forms sodium ions (Na+) in solution.
How it’s made
Sodium is typically extracted from natural mineral deposits or produced through the electrolysis of sodium chloride.