What Do Hydrogenated Fats Do To The Body?
High risk factor for heart disease. What Do Salts Do In The Body? Salts are combinations of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride. They are critical for the functions of cells and a proper balance of electrolytes is necessary for proper performance of the heart, muscles and other organs. Electrolytes An electrolyte is a substance which dissociates free ions when dissolved (or molten), to produce an electrically conductive medium. Because they generally consist of ions in solution, electrolytes are also known as ionic solutes. They are sometimes referred to in abbreviated jargon as lytes. Electrolytes generally exist as acids, bases or salts. When we lose water through perspiration during physical exercise, we also lose salts. Therefore, it is important to replace salts as well as water for healthy rehydration. The concentration of salts in the body fluids is much lower than in sea water for example, or in many salty foods. Therefore many dietary sources of salts result in