Filtered Water Electrolytes: Sodium Chloride

Filtered water is water that has had impurities removed through a filtering process. Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a key electrolyte.

Sodium chloride is added to foods as a flavor enhancer and preservative. It is commonly found in processed foods, snacks, and beverages, especially sports drinks, to help replenish electrolytes lost through sweat.

Sodium chloride is a necessary nutrient for human health, playing a role in fluid balance and nerve function. The FDA sets a Daily Value of 2,300 mg of sodium per day. High sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake.