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20 interesting facts about Mineral Potassium
1) Potassium has the periodic symbol ‘K’.
2) Potassium is an essential mineral because it cannot be made by the body. It must be ingested through the diet.
3) There are supplements available in the health food shop in tablet, capsule, powder, and liquid form.
4) Potassium supplement must be taken with a full glass of water or juice.
5) Potassium is an electrolyte because it carries an electrical charge with it wherever it goes around the body stimulating cells especially nerve cells.
6) Foods that contain potassium are bananas, melon, broccoli, lean meats, potatoes, dates, raisins, apricots, prunes, beans, nuts, and spinach.
7) Potassium is very important for the proper functioning of the heart, nerves, and muscles in the human body.
8) Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal system in the human body.
9) The perfect level of potassium in the body can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
10) The perfect level can also reduce the risk of kidney stones in the body.
11) Your kidneys will remove any extra potassium in the body.
12) Excessive consumption of alcohol can increase the level of potassium in the human body. The alcohol will break down muscle thus releasing potassium in the bloodstream.
13) Smoking can reduce the potassium levels in the body.
14) Crohn’s disease can reduce the levels of potassium in the body.
15) Laxatives can reduce the level of potassium in the body.
16) A heavy workout and excessive sweating can reduce the level of potassium in the body.
17) A very low-calorie diet can also reduce the level of potassium in the body.
18) The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is –
- Adult – 3500mg
19) An excess of potassium in the body can lead to –
- Hyperkalaemia
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Stomach pain
- Chest pain
- Heart attack
- Numbness
- Tiredness
- Breathing issues
20) Potassium deficiency leads to –
- Hypokalaemia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Weakness, fatigue
- Cramps
- High blood pressure, stroke
- Arthritis
- Cancer
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