Joints, Bones & Muscles
Chloride
Cl — Element #17
Chloride is the major extracellular anion in the body and is essential for maintaining fluid balance, osmotic pressure, and electrical neutrality in tissues. It is a core component of hydrochloric aci...
Helps with
- Maintains Osmotic Pressure And Fluid Distribution Between Body Compartments As The Primary Extracellular Anion
- Component Of Gastric Hydrochloric Acid, Which Is Essential For Protein Digestion And Pathogen Defense
- Participates In The Chloride-Bicarbonate Shift In Red Blood Cells, Enabling Co₂ Transport From Tissues To Lungs
- Supports Normal Nerve Function By Contributing To Resting Membrane Potential
Note No established UL; typically consumed alongside sodium as salt, so high-sodium warnings apply Note Hyperchloremia (elevated blood chloride) can occur with dehydration, kidney disease, or excessive saline infusion and may worsen metabolic acidosis