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General description	Water soluble electrolyte important for body fluid volume regulation.
Found	- table salt and all salty foods
Anti-aging role	- maintains fluid and electrolyte balance - assist liver function - gastric acid ingredient
Deficiency symptoms	- usually occur after long-term diarrhea and vomiting - impaired digestion - loss of hair and teeth
Therapeutic doses	American RDA: 750 mg European RDA: 800 mg
Maximum safe level	Not established
Side effects	- high doses may cause vomiting
Composition formulas	- usually in electrolytes formulas - Centrum Men, 120 tablets; 72 mg of chloride

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