What removes salt from the body?
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In healthy individuals, the kidneys respond to excess sodium by flushing it out in the urine. Unfortunately, this also removes potassium. If potassium levels are low, the body tries to hoard it, which also means hanging onto sodium.
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In healthy individuals, the kidneys respond to excess sodium by flushing it out in the urine. Unfortunately, this also removes potassium. If potassium levels are low, the body tries to hoard it, which also means hanging onto sodium.
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Distilled white vinegar works the best for washing your hands. You can also add vinegar to some fish dishes to remove the fishy odor and taste, or ad vinegar with some baking soda to remove odors. Cooking fish can be a smelly experience. The fish smell can pervade all over the house for hours.
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ExcretionOrgan(s)FunctionLungsRemove carbon dioxide.SkinSweat glands remove water, salts, and other wastes.Large intestineRemoves solid waste and some water in the form of feces.KidneysRemove urea, salts, and excess water from the blood.
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Prescription diuretics and water pills are sometimes used to treat excess water retention ( 46 ). They work by activating your kidneys to flush out excess water and salt through urine.
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