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==What is Chloride?==

==What is Chloride?==

Chloride is the ionised form of the element chlorine and is the principal anion (negative ion) in extracellular fluids, where it is usually combined with the sodium cation (positive ion) to form sodium chloride (common salt). The approximate concentration of salt in blood is 0.9%.

Chloride is the '''ionised form of the element chlorine''' and is the principal anion (negative ion) in extracellular fluids, where it is usually combined with the sodium cation (positive ion) to form sodium chloride (common salt). The approximate concentration of salt in blood is 0.9%.

==Why is it Important?==

==Why is it Important?==

==Roles in the Body==

==Roles in the Body==

Chloride metabolism is very closely linked to [[Sodium - Nutrition|sodium]] metabolism and factors that influence sodium balance also tend to have the same effect on chloride. Chloride is necessary to create a low pH (acid conditions) within the stomach, which is required for proteolysis and also provides some protection against bacterial colonisation. Stomach acidity is maintained by enhanced chloride secretion and increased sodium absorption.

Chloride metabolism is very closely linked to [[Sodium - Nutrition|sodium]] metabolism and factors that influence sodium balance also tend to have the same effect on chloride. Chloride is necessary to create a low pH (acid conditions) within the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]], which is required for proteolysis and also provides some protection against bacterial colonisation. Stomach acidity is maintained by enhanced chloride secretion and increased sodium absorption.

==Consequences of Chloride Deficiency==

==Consequences of Chloride Deficiency==

==Dietary Sources==

==Dietary Sources==

The best sources of chloride for dog and cat foods are animal products, including fish meals and meat meals, also milk and milk products. Cereals contain limited amounts of chloride. In addition, the chloride salts of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are commonly used to supplement manufactured dog and cat foods.

The best sources of chloride for dog and cat foods are animal products, including fish meals and meat meals, also milk and milk products. Cereals contain limited amounts of chloride. In addition, the chloride salts of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are commonly used to supplement manufactured dog and cat foods.

==References==

==References==

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition GGP]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition preMars]]