About Chloride
Major extracellular anion essential for maintaining fluid balance, acid-base equilibrium, and stomach acid (HCl) production for digestion. Almost always consumed alongside sodium as table salt (sodium chloride), so intake closely tracks sodium consumption. Deficiency is rare but can occur with prolonged vomiting, excessive sweating, or diuretic use. Standalone supplementation is virtually never needed outside of clinical settings like electrolyte replacement therapy.
What Chloride supports
- Balances body fluids
- Aids digestion
How much Chloride to take
- RDA
- 2300 mg
- Upper limit (UL)
- 3600 mg
Clinical evidence
Strong clinical evidence. Essential for HCl production in stomach acid and fluid balance; standalone supplementation is virtually never needed