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If someone is experiencing chronic low levels of aldosterone, what dietary change could they make that could help increase aldosterone production? Explain your answer.

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Low aldosterone is a condition called as hypoaldosteronism. It occurs due to adrenal insufficiency. It results in symptoms of dehydration, increase concentration of potassium levels and low sodium levels.

Thus salt regulation can be consider important to increase aldosterone levels in the body. Hence, adequate amount of NaCl edible salt must be taken in the diet.

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