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Sodium – The Nutritional Deficiency Test Excerpt From The Self-Test Nutrition Guide
Much has been written in nutritional/medical circles about sodium, but it has largely been negative. This is unfortunate, since sodium is essential to human existence. Though it may be a surprise to many people, sodium is a necessary nutrient for the preservation of optimal health. Historians note that many centuries ago salt was so valuable that men traded it for its weight in gold. In contrast, the medical profession teaches that salt is dangerous and that the public should avoid it at all costs. While it is true that certain individuals are salt-sensitive and must curb their intake, the majority of Americans would suffer no ill effects by keeping salt in their diets.