What Are Electrolytes?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Chloride
Chloride helps in the maintenance of the body’s acid-alkaline balance. It is also required for the formation of hydrochloric acid required for digestion. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is also called gastric acid. Chloride also helps maintain plasma electroneutrality.
The normal chloride level ranges between 96 and 106 mEq/L. Chloride intake mainly occurs in the form of table salt, also called sodium chloride, and salted foods.
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