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Bent Willow wrote: > Sodium is a normal body electrolyte that is *decreased* by excessive > fluid intake. Contrary to what you have written here, sodium helps > to *retain* fluid - hence the understanding that too much salt > increases blood pressure by increasing fluid volume. Yes. But I think the person who raised the original question was advised to take salt tablets without being told what quantity or any maximum. I was referring to what can happen when you overdo it. Like when you drink sea water. Phil Tompkins Hoboken NJ 60/9