DialforHealth
N E W S
You are in > Diet & nutrition>Know your food>Minerals>Chlorine

Chlorine (Cl)
Chlorine is a highly reactive gaseous element commonly used as a water purifier and bleach.
bullet.gif (260 bytes) Food sources
bullet.gif (260 bytes) Functions
bullet.gif (260 bytes) RDA
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Food sources
Common salt is the most common source of chlorine in the body.

back to top

Functions
Chlorine ions act as electrolytes which are a part of the mineral laden fluid found both inside and outside the body's cells. This fluid conveys electrical, charges throughout the body, and helps move molecules in and out of the cells.

back to top

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
The suggested range for adults is 1700 -5100 mgs per day.

back to top

Related Articles
                          Rate the Article    Mail to Friends    Print Preview
Health Calculators
Opinion Poll
Quiz
Humour
Aamchi Mumbai
Free Email Service at dialforhealth.com

[Home] [Physicians] [Students] [Health Channels] [Diet & Nutrition] [Alternative Medicine] [Help Desk] [Contact Us]


© 2000 dialforhealth.net, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright and Legal Disclaimer
Information provided on dialforhealth.net is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your doctor for any health problem.

This site is best viewed in I.E 4.01 with service pack1 and Netscape 4.0 and higher.
This site is best viewed at 800 by 600 pixels.

This site is maintained by Dialforhealth India Ltd.