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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.
This can be problematic because potassium is important for good health, especially if you have high blood pressure. It plays an important role in the regulation of blood vessel tone, blood pressure, and the pumping action of the heart. This mineral also reduces the effect of sodium on your body.