Effects of Sodium Intake on the Balances of Minerals (Na, K, Ca, Mgand P)

Abstract

First, definition of the word (mineral) and grouping of minerals were introduced. Next, the data showing how sodium restriction caused metabolic changes in minerals stored in the bone (Na, Ca, Mg) were presented. Then, results of human mineral balance studies done in The National Institute of Nutrition (Tokyo) were shown. With these data, interrelations between minerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P) and estimated average requirements (EARs) were proposed.