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Sodium and the Body. Sodium is used in the body to maintain fluid balance, help transmit nerve impulses and help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles. The body require some sodium to maintain function, but that is a minimal 180 to 500 milligrams of sodium per day.
How much sodium should I eat per day? What should my daily sodium intake be? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) a day and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. Because the average Americanâs sodium intake is so excessive, even cutting back to no more than 2,400 milligrams a day will significantly improve blood pressure and heart health.