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So what  if my sodium count is over 2300? Is that still okay? I know you're supposed to try and aim for under 2000...I'm 15, 5'2", 108lbs in case you need to know.

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actually try to aim for less than 2000 especially if you are on the smaller side.  aim for between 1400-2000.

it's totally okay to ocassionally have your count above

but long term - sodium will start to accumulate in your blood if your kidney's can't eliminate it fast enough.  since sodium attracts water - you start to retain water and in turn your blood volume increases - if your blood volume increases your heart has to work hard -i.e. increased pressure in your arteries = cirrhosis, kidney diseases, heart failure

i think if you are extremely active though the guidelines may be a bit different...since you obviously sweat out sodium.

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