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How to Find Hidden Salt (Sodium)

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Salt (sodium) can be found in many substances that you might not suspect. Some nonprescription medicines and many canned and other processed foods contain sodium.

Check food labels. Sodium can have many different names. Be careful about using products that have these ingredients:

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Monosodium glutamate, or MSG (often added to Chinese food)
Sodium citrate
Sodium sulfite
Sodium caseinate
Sodium benzoate
Sodium hydroxide
Disodium phosphate

Check your medicines. Sodium can be an ingredient in medicines.

Prescription medicines. Talk with your doctor about whether the medicines you take contain salt.
Nonprescription medicines. Many medicines that you can buy without a prescription contain sodium. Read the labels. If you are not sure whether a medicine contains sodium, talk with a pharmacist. Be sure to check with your doctor before taking any new nonprescription medicine.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: February 23, 2011

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.