Is the sodium added to softened water a problem for people to drink?
Only if a person is on an extremely restrictive diet, he should drink neither hard nor softened water. Under these conditions, he should use reverse osmosis, or distilled water for drinking and cooking. For a normal person, the small amount of sodium in water is not a problem or concern. Especially when compared to other foods.
Only if a person is on an extremely restrictive diet, he should drink neither hard nor softened water. Under these conditions, he should use reverse osmosis, or distilled water for drinking and cooking. For a normal person, the small amount of sodium in water is not a problem or concern. Especially when compared to other foods.
Even hard water may contain appreciable amounts of sodium. To determine the amount a complete analysis of the water is necessary.
It is important to note that about 2/3 of the daily water intake of the individual is through food and only about 1/3 water itself.
| SODIUM CONTENT OF COMMON FOODS IN A TYPICAL DAILY DIET | ||
| The Food | Amount | Milligrams of Sodium |
| Milk | 2 cups | 226 |
| Eggs | 1 of medium size | 56 |
| Steak | 6 ounces | 110 |
| Bread | 2 slices | 278 |
| Cereal | 1/2 cup | 21 |
| Potatoes | 1 small | 30 |
| Green salad with 1 oz French Dressing | 1 serving | 30 |
| Vegetables (other) | 3 servings | 120 |
| Fruit | 2 servings | 50 |
| Fruit (citrus) | 1 serving | 6 |
| Water after typical water softener | 8 ounces | 25 average |
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