Chloride

Chloride is a mineral naturally found in various foods, but our main dietary source is sodium chloride, otherwise known as table salt. Chloride carries an electric charge and therefore is classified as an electrolyte, along with sodium and potassium.

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High levels of chloride (hyperchloremia) may be a sign of: Dehydration. Kidney disease. Metabolic acidosis, a condition in which you have too much acid in your blood.

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Naturally occurring chloride is derived from trace amounts which are present in rocks and soils. Consuming drinking water containing chloride is not harmful to health. High amounts of chloride can give a salty taste to water and can corrode pipes, pumps and plumbing fixtures.