What is Sodium?

Sodium is a soft, silvery-white, chemical element with a molecular formula of Na. The highly reactive metal is the sixth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and is not considered toxic by health experts. It is an essential element needed by the human body to perform normal body functions like fluid regulation, muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve impulse transmission.

What is the Safe Level of Sodium in Drinking Water?

According to the EPA, the recommended levels of sodium in drinking water for individuals on a very low sodium diet is below 20 mg/L. Sodium levels higher than the EPA’s recommended levels may result in various adverse effects.

Is it Good to Have Sodium in Water?

Sodium in drinking water may contribute to the overall sodium intake of an individual. However, lower levels of sodium in water is not a cause for concern, especially if the levels are less than the drinking water standard.

Is Low Sodium Water Better?

Consuming low sodium water has better results since they don’t contribute to the overall sodium intake of a person. It is also beneficial to individuals who are on a low sodium diet and those who are maintaining normal blood pressure.

Does Boiling Water Remove Sodium?

Unfortunately, boiling water only increases the concentration of the chemical element.

How Do Your Remove Sodium from Drinking Water?

Several water filtration methods, including Reverse Osmosis (RO), distillation techniques or ion exchange, and electrodialysis are efficient ways to remove sodium from drinking water. Most of the whole house water filtration systems nowadays can eliminate sodium and other harmful elements in the water supply.

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