Major minerals
Sodium
Electrolyte
Extracellular fluid balance, nerve impulse conduction.
Upper-limit caution
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Sodium is 2300 mg per day. Routine intakes above this level — counting food + supplements — raise the risk of adverse effects. Multivitamins, fortified foods, and standalone supplements stack faster than people expect.
How Sodium appears on labels
Supplement labels list Sodium under several names depending on the chemical form used. Any of these on an ingredients panel counts toward your Sodium intake:
- sodium
- sodium chloride
- salt
Deep dive
For mechanism of action, dosing protocols, evidence grade, and interaction warnings on Sodium, see the full encyclopedia entry:
Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) encyclopedia entry →Related major minerals
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Get the appMedical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Targets and upper limits are general adult reference values; individual needs vary by age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context.