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1 Sodium plays a large role in fluid balance, with different variations of sodium determining the shift of water by osmosis from one area of the body to another.  Along with chloride and bicarbonate, sodium is important for the proper regulation of the acid-base balance of the body.
Sodium is readily available from various sourcesâfoods that contain sodium naturally, foods containing salt and other sodium-containing ingredients, and from salt added to foods during cooking and at the table. As a component of salt, sodiumâs most recognized role is to make foods more flavorful.Less well-known, yet important roles of sodium-containing ingredients include helping to preserve foods, improving the texture of foods, and ensuring the safety of some foods.his IFIC Review provides background on the use of sodium as a food ingredient and sodiumâs role in sustaining health. It also summarizes current knowledge on the effects of sodium and salt intake on the development and treatment of disease.