Nutrient - Estimated Amounts Needed

500 mg/day for adults,120 mg for infants, Daily Value recommendation - no more than 2,400 to 3,000 mg/day

Benefits/Deficiency Symptoms

Sodium is required by the body to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. It helps regulate the fluid balance in your body. Sodium also helps in the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. Many people get far more sodium than they need, which tends to cause health problems. Different body types need different amounts of sodium.

Fruit Sources

Most fruits contain a small amount of zinc, but the following have a significant amount:

Blackberries,Kiwi

Vegetable Sources

Most vegetables have some zinc, but these have a significant amount: Peas, Lima Beans, Squash - summer, Potatoes, Corn, Sweet potato

Nut/Seed Sources

Pumpkin Seeds,Pine Nuts/Pignolias,Cashews,Sunflower Seeds,Pecans,Brazil Nuts,Almonds,Walnuts