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Potassium (K) is the third most abundant mineral in our body and is involved in the reaction of the nerves, the muscles working and keeping them healthy.
Potassium Benefits.
Potassium is closely related to sodium and chlorine plays a role in most vital functions. It regulates the water content of cells and their movement, preventing leakage.
Potassium maintains acid-base balance and along with sodium, potassium regulates the normal amount and the distribution of water in the body.
Potassium is involved in the construction of proteins.
Potassium increases neuromuscular excitability.
In balance with calcium and magnesium, potassium contributes to the regulation of all cellular functions and especially the excitability of the heart, nervous system and muscles. It is essential for myocardial motion and active enzyme systems.
Potassium deficiency symptoms.
Symptoms of potassium deficiency include muscle weakness, paralysis, stomach distention, lack of energy in the intestine and the gallbladder with constipation, pain, intense fatigue, some manifestations of heart failure, low voltage and irregular pulse (arrhythmia) and edema.
Vomiting, diarrhea, taking laxatives and diuretics abuse is factors that can cause a potassium deficiency.
Where to find potassium.
The normal diet provides enough potassium in ample supply: 2 to 4 g. day. Generally, all low-sodium foods rich in potassium. Vegetables and fruits “especially in the banana.”
Also very abundant in legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, beans and dried yeast, nuts, coffee and cocoa.
Did you know that potassium…?
If you exercise, you must monitor your potassium levels and is excreted through sweat. One sign is that you put the hard muscle.
The imbalance between the levels of sodium and potassium is one of the important factors in hypertension.