Chloride Deficiency
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In general, the average diet provides adequate levels of chloride, but some people may still be at risk of deficiency:
- People that have been vomiting or have have had severe diarrhoea
People that have been vomiting or have severe diarrhoea from either a bacterial/viral infection or food poisoning will be losing a great deal of their electrolytes, including chloride through the fluids eliminated from their body and will need to replace them to keep their body in balance. - People that have been sweating excessively
People that have been sweating excessively, through either a fever, high intensity physical activity or from high air temperatures may need to replace their chloride (and other electrolytes) to keep their body in balance.
In general, the average diet provides adequate levels of chloride, but some people may still be at risk of deficiency
Chloride Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of chloride deficiency include:
- Loss of potassium in the urine
- Low blood pressure
- Weakness and lethargy
People who experience these symptoms as a result of chloride deficiency should consult their medical practitioner for advice on supplementation. Electrolytes will normally be prescribed to replenish chloride (together with potassium and sodium) in the body.