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  2. Health effects of salt - Wikipedia

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    The health effects of salt are the conditions associated with the consumption of either too much or too little salt. Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is used in food for both preservation and flavor. Sodium ions are needed in small quantities by most living things, as are chlorine ions.

  3. Potassium chloride (medical use) - Wikipedia

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    Potassium chloride, also known as potassium salt, is used as a medication to treat and prevent low blood potassium. [2] Low blood potassium may occur due to vomiting, diarrhea, or certain medications. [3] The concentrated version should be diluted before use. [2] It is given by slow injection into a vein or by mouth. [4]

  4. Potassium chloride - Wikipedia

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    Potassium chloride (KCl, or potassium salt) is a metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine. It is odorless and has a white or colorless vitreous crystal appearance. The solid dissolves readily in water, and its solutions have a salt-like taste. Potassium chloride can be obtained from ancient dried lake deposits. [7]

  5. What’s the BRAT Diet? Foods to Include & Avoid ... - AOL

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    The foods within the bland diet are lower in fiber and fat, while also having a more neutral flavor and smell. These include:, Lean proteins prepared with little to no fat and with mild seasoning.

  6. Dangerous ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 ...

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    Generally, however, these guidelines agree that highly processed foods contain high amounts of total and added sugars, fats, and/or salt, low amounts of dietary fiber, use industrial ingredients ...

  7. Hypokalemia - Wikipedia

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    Potassium chloride supplements by mouth have the advantage of containing precise quantities of potassium, but the disadvantages of a taste which may be unpleasant, and the potential for side-effects including nausea and abdominal discomfort. Potassium bicarbonate is preferred when correcting hypokalemia associated with metabolic acidosis. [30]

  8. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you. Here’s what ...

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    Ultra-processed foods is a huge category and not all of those foods are unhealthy. Experts explain.

  9. Potassium - Wikipedia

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    [127] [137] As a food additive, potassium chloride has a salty taste. People wishing to increase their potassium intake or to decrease their sodium intake, after checking with a health professional that it is safe to do so, can substitute potassium chloride for some or all of the sodium chloride (table salt) used in cooking and at the table. [138]