Chapter
Sodium and Water Balance in the Body
41:00 - 46:40 (05:40)
This episode discusses the relationship between sodium and water balance in the body, including how the kidney uses sodium to conserve water and how the body responds to low sodium levels. The answer to whether low or high sodium leads to water loss or retention is contextual.
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Sodium plays a crucial role in water conservation in the body.
41:00 - 46:40 (05:40)
Sodium
Summary
Sodium plays a crucial role in water conservation in the body. If there is low sodium in the body, it may lead to an increased urine output, but if it persists, the body begins to retain water.