What's the deal with sodium? (and other nutrients)

megansprague
megansprague Posts: 57
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I've seen a lot of MFPals post saying sodium is not good, stay away from it. I'm wondering why? I don't really know why I need the nutrients I'm tracking.

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  • sushisuzi2
    sushisuzi2 Posts: 111 Member
    Most people say they retain more water if they eat too much of it. If you're old like me, it's not good for the heart.
    I don't add salt to anything, ever, but it's in everything.
  • DropsOJupiter
    DropsOJupiter Posts: 131
    Hi there! In and of itself, sodium is not bad and the body needs it, and a lot of other nutrients to function properly. However, sodium is like most everything else, too much of a good thing is not good :sad: Sodium can cause a person to retain fluids and, in excess, can lend to cardiac problems. Do a search on sodium on the Mayo Clinic site for a more in depth explanation. You may also want to do searches to learn about what the various nutrients do or don't do for your nutrition. The more we know, the more we can figure out what our own unique bodies need! Hope this helps!
  • sblair77
    sblair77 Posts: 355 Member
    Heart disease and high blood pressure run in my family so it only makes sense to stay away from things that are bad for the old ticker!

    Besides I puff up like a marshmallow when I have too much and my wedding ring barely fits.
  • megansprague
    megansprague Posts: 57
    Hi there! In and of itself, sodium is not bad and the body needs it, and a lot of other nutrients to function properly. However, sodium is like most everything else, too much of a good thing is not good :sad: Sodium can cause a person to retain fluids and, in excess, can lend to cardiac problems. Do a search on sodium on the Mayo Clinic site for a more in depth explanation. You may also want to do searches to learn about what the various nutrients do or don't do for your nutrition. The more we know, the more we can figure out what our own unique bodies need! Hope this helps!

    Thank you so much! I really should get some books out of the library and do some research. Very helpful :)
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    I'm trying to keep a close look at the sodium I take in now, I know we need it but not too much of it! I bought a low sodium veg juice the other daya nd compared to another regular veg juice I had and the difference was shocking! 85mg of sodium vs 880mg *EEK*
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