Chloride: The Electrolyte Balance Marker

Introduction Why this underrated electrolyte is critical for your body’s acid-base balance. Chloride is the electrolyte nobody talks about, yet it’s essential for maintaining your body’s pH balance, fluid distribution, and nerve function. While sodium and potassium grab the headlines, chloride quietly does critical work alongside them. Your blood chloride level (normal: 98-107 mEq/L) reflects […]