Low chloride levels can disrupt your acid-base balance, leading to fatigue, confusion, and breathing issues. Here's what it means and how to treat it.

What Is Chloride?

Chloride is a critical biomarker in the body. Abnormal levels can indicate issues with metabolic, immune, or organ function. Elevated levels should be assessed in context with symptoms and clinical background.

What Causes High Chloride?

• Medical conditions affecting balance or organ function

• Excess dietary intake or supplement use

• Medication side effects

• Underlying inflammation or systemic stress

Symptoms of High Chloride

Quick Summary: Symptoms vary based on the root cause but often reflect stress on the body's systems.

• Unexplained fatigue

• Digestive issues or appetite changes

• Fluid retention or swelling

• Mood or cognitive changes

How High Chloride Is Diagnosed

Diagnosis typically involves blood, urine, or saliva tests depending on the biomarker. Test results are interpreted in context with clinical symptoms and health history.

Normal Levels

How to Lower Chloride Naturally

Quick Summary: Target underlying causes and improve lifestyle foundations.

• Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet

• Manage stress and sleep quality

• Exercise regularly, as appropriate

• Work with a clinician to address underlying issues

When to See a Doctor

If high levels persist or symptoms are present, consult a doctor. At MitoHealth, we assess this biomarker alongside other indicators to understand systemic trends related to hydration, inflammation, and stress.

FAQs

• What causes low chloride? Vomiting, dehydration, diuretics, and certain endocrine disorders.

• Is low chloride serious? It can be. Very low levels may affect respiration and brain function.

• How is it corrected? Rehydration and managing underlying conditions are key to restoring balance.

References

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537036/

• https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chloride-blood-test/

• https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/tests/chloride