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If i dramatically lower the sodium in my diet, will i have difficulty retaining water for awhile?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

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Don't : Don't do that unless you talk with your doctor and you have high blood pressure because sodium is an essential mineral for the bodily functions.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

If i dramatically lower the sodium in my diet, will i have difficulty retaining water for awhile?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

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