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Posted on Dec 30, 2005, 8 p.m.
By Bill Freeman
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Chloride is obtained from table salt (sodium chloride) and salt substitute (potassium chloride). ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Chloride stimulates production of hydrochloric acid for digestion and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. Chloride has also been
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Chloride is obtained from table salt (sodium chloride) and salt substitute (potassium chloride).
ROLE IN ANTI-AGING:
Chloride stimulates production of hydrochloric acid for digestion and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. Chloride has also been shown to assist liver function.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
Impaired digestion, loss of hair and teeth, however chloride deficiencies are rare as the body usually produces enough.
THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:
RDA 750mgMAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:
Not establishedSIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Not establishedSOLUBILITY:
Water soluble
