Question.... Has anyone had their Dr. tell them their sodium levels were too low? I just recently had my GP run ALL my labs. They are not all back yet but she called today to tell me my sodium was too low and not to drink more than 48oz of water per day. I drink 2x that per day!!!
Anyway, I started doing some research and here is what I found, in summary of course... Symptoms of low sodium - lethargy, weakness, poor concentration, memory loss, bloating, body aches, poor coordination, changes in mood or personality, difficulty thinking, talking, poor memory, headaches, and more. Sound familiar?
Something else I discovered: "Slow oxidation and low blood pressure: The mineral pattern characterized by low tissue sodium and potassium is called slow oxidation. These individuals often crave salt and salty foods. Many have a low blood pressure, in part due to low sodium that contributes to a low blood volume. "
"Low blood pressure may also be due to underactivity of the adrenal glands. Adrenal hormones cause constriction of the arteries, which raises blood pressure."
"Sea salt particularly good for slow oxidizers. Consuming some sea salt may help raise the sodium level slightly in slow oxidizers, as these individuals are excreting excessive sodium. Consuming sea salt is strongly recommended for these people unless they are salt-sensitive due to other pathology. However, to permanently and significantly raise their tissue sodium, they must improve their adrenal glandular activity."
So, lots of correlation between low sodium and adrenal function. I did not know this. I am wondering if I get my sodium levels normal if it will help me to feel better!?