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Potassium
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| Potassium is an
essential mineral. More potassium is found in our body’s cells than
any other mineral. It is for this this reason we should always try to
eat foods rich in potassium. |
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| How
Potassium helps you |
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Needed for normal
muscle tone and function |
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Helps to keep heart
rhythm regular |
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Important for a
healthy nervous system |
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Helps maintain blood
pressure at normal level |
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Helps dispose of
body wastes |
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Aids in regulating
the transfer of nutrients to the cells |
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Symptoms of
deficiency may include:
Fatigue, nausea, muscle weakness,
muscle cramping, acne, rapid heartbeat |
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Natural
sources of potassium rich foods:
Dairy products – except cheese
as potassium is lost in the whey, green leafy vegetables, fish, meat,
poultry, apricots, legumes, avocados, whole grains, brown rice, bananas,
blackstrap molasses, dried fruit, dates figs, potatoes, nuts |
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