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SODIUM
| Benefits | Balances fluids in the body. Helps send nerve impulses. Needed for muscle contractions. Impacts blood pressure; even modest reductions in salt consumption can lower blood pressure |
| Good Food Sources | Salt, soy sauce, processed foods, vegetables |
| Recommended Daily Allowance | M: 2,300 mg, W: 2,300 mg |
| Upper Limit per day | Not determined |
| Did You Know? | While experts recommend that people limit sodium intake to 2,300 mg, most Americans consume 4,000–6,000 mg a day. |