Sodium is also important for muscles and nerves to function since it assists both muscular
contraction and the transmission of nerve signals, and it helps in the absorption
of glucose, amino acids, water, and chloride in the small intestine
[1–3]. However, an excessive sodium intake is also detrimental to
health because it is associated with an increased risk for high blood
pressure, osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke [4–6].