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Chloride in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - chloride

Definition:

Chloride is a salt consisting of two elements, one of which is chlorine. Chloride makes up about 0.15% of the body weight and is found in the extracellular fluid along with sodium.

Functions

Chloride is essential in the maintenance of the body's acid-base and fluid balance. It is an essential component of the gastric (digestive) juices.

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