need for sodium

[lucabratzi]

does anyone know if the body need sodium for any reason. the reason i ask this is because i am cutting and keep my sodium intake very low so there is less water retention, but didnt know if the body needs it. i am also keeping sodium intake low for prob 6 more weeks.

[Giantz11]

Yes it is an electrolyte.

[lucabratzi]

how much should i be getting. cause right now i get about 400mg from the ketchup throughout the day, and about 200mg from hotsauce. and however much is in tuna and chicken.

[Giantz11]

Bout 1500 milligrams per day

[lucabratzi]

aight cool thanks. might sound dumb but what exactly do electrolytes do for u.