The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) presented below are aimed at healthy people of normal weight. They do not refer to the supply of sick and convalescent people. Individual requirements may therefore be higher than the DGE intake recommendations (e.g., due to dietary habits, consumption of stimulants, long-term medication, … Sodium and Chloride: Supply
The functions of sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) – commonly known as common salt NaCL – are presented below: NaCl is found as Na+ and Cl- extracellularly, that is, outside the cells – in the blood plasma in contrast to potassium, which is accumulated intracellularly, that is, inside the cell. The different concentrations – inside … Sodium: Functions
Interactions of sodium with other micronutrients (vital substances). Calcium Because of the interdependence between sodium and calcium with respect to their reabsorption in the kidney and the sodium effect on parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion, increased sodium intake is associated with increased renal loss of calcium. Sodium (Na) and calcium (Ca) are excreted via the kidney … Sodium: Interactions
At-risk groups for deficiency include individuals with Increased sweating after heavy physical activity. Persistent vomiting Severe diarrhea (diarrhea) Reabsorption disorders of the kidney “salt wasting kidney”. Polyuria or diuretic abuse Hypoaldosteronism Losses through the skin, as in extensive skin lesions or cystic fibrosis (high sodium concentrations in sweat) Pregnant women and nursing mothers, respectively According … Sodium: Risk Groups
The European food safety authority (EFSA) was unable to derive a safe maximum daily intake for sodium because of insufficient data. The DGE (German Nutrition Society) considers an intake of 6 g (6,000 mg) of table salt per day to be acceptable. This amount is equivalent to 2,400 mg of sodium, which is about 4 … Sodium: Safety Assessment
In the National Nutrition Survey II (NVS II, 2008), the dietary behavior of the population was investigated for Germany and it was shown how this affects the average daily nutrient intake with macro- and micronutrients (vital substances). The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) are used as the basis for … Sodium: Supply Situation