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Chloride

An important nutrient responsible for maintaining the proper balance of fluids in your body.

seaweed

What is Chloride?

Chloride is found in many chemicals and other substances in the body. It’s mostly found in table salt or sea salt as sodium chloride, as well as many vegetables.

Most Americans probably consume more chloride than needed, in the form of table salt and salt in prepared foods. Chloride, together with potassium, is also found in most foods and is usually the main ingredient of salt substitutes.*

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Why is Chloride Important?

Chloride is needed to help regulate the volume, pressure, and composition of fluids in the body. It is an essential component of digestive (stomach) juices.*

2.0 g

2.0 g

Adequate Intake (AI)

Sources of Chloride

seaweed

Seaweed

rye

Rye

tomatoes

Tomatoes

Chloride Helps Support

Digestive Health

Digestive Health

 

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.