A 18-year-old member asked:

what is the daily recommended sodium intake for women trying to lose weight/bloat?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience

Low sodium diet: 2 grams is considered low sodium diet. That should help the water retention.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

For a 19 year old female that's 5'5 and weighs 110 pounds, what should be her daily intake on fat, sodium, carbs etc if on a 500 cal diet?

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What risks are associated with high daily sodium intake over time?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I don't meet my recommended daily potassium and sodium intake. What problems can this create?

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A 25-year-old female asked:

How much potassium is too much for an active female, mid 20s? Im having about 6700mg daily, is this dangerous combined with low sodium intake?

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Just out of curiosity is it possible to be on a very low calorie diet but not lose weight if consuming too much foods that cause bloating like sodium?

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