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Chloride

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
750mg


MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL: Not
established


SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Not established


SOLUBILITY: Water
soluble

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