Edema, or swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet, is a common problem that affects many people. Often associated with liver, kidney, or heart issues, or with excessive sodium intake, there is a much more widespread cause that can be easily corrected: a dysfunction of the cellular mechanism called the sodium-potassium pump. Let’s discover how this mechanism influences water retention in the body and how to correct it quickly with essential vitamins and minerals.
The sodium-potassium pump and water retention
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