Chloride

Category:
Minerals

Type:
Major Minerals

Functions:
Fluid balance, aids digestion in stomach

Deficiencies:
Growth failure, muscle cramps, apathy, depressed appetite

Toxicity:
Rare. Possible vomitting, disturbed acid-base

Recommended Intakes:
Estimated Minimum Requirements
750 mg/day for adults
750 mg for adolescents over age 9
600 mg for children ages 6-9
500 mg for children ages 2-5
350 mg for children ages 1
300 mg for infants ages 0.5-1.0
180 mg for infants ages 0-0.5

Food Sources:
Table salt, soy sauce (usually consumed as sodium chloride)