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What Are The Healthy Sodium Levels That Help In Losing Weight Effectively?
I have moderate edema of my lower body.I take 80 mg of Furosemide daily. I am female, age 45 and weigh 350 lb. I take 50 mg of Metatoprol daily for BP, but no known heart problems at this time. What is a healthy daily sodium intake for me if I want to lose a large amount of weight? Thanks, Kelly
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Hello maam,
First of all,let me tell you that intake of sodium does not have to do anything with weight loss,sodium helps in maintaining your blood pressure level.
Daily use of frusemide and metoprolol tablet ll help you to get relief from oedema and high B.P,also it ll provide a protective action to your heart.
Recommended daily use of sodium (i.e in the form of common salt) is 5 grams.
If your B.P is under control with these medications, you need not worry a lot.
First of all,let me tell you that intake of sodium does not have to do anything with weight loss,sodium helps in maintaining your blood pressure level.
Daily use of frusemide and metoprolol tablet ll help you to get relief from oedema and high B.P,also it ll provide a protective action to your heart.
Recommended daily use of sodium (i.e in the form of common salt) is 5 grams.
If your B.P is under control with these medications, you need not worry a lot.
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