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Potassium

What is Potassium?




Potassium is needed for water balance, nerve and muscle function. It is required to balance the sodium potassium ratio, controlling the electrical balance within our bodies.




What is potassium found in?




Food sources


Meats, 100g cooked ground beef 250mg


Poultry, 100g roast chicken 230mg


Fish


Dark green leafy vegetables including: kale, microgreens produced from the seeds of vegetables such as broccoli, collard greens, spinach, cabbage. 2 handfuls of spinach 838mg, 2 handfuls of chard 962mg


Avocados, ¼ ,245mg


Watermelon


Banana, 1 banana, 425mg


Potatoes


½ head broccoli, 460mg


100g peas/ beans 475mg




What are the benefits of potassium?




Potassium allows insulin release from pancreatic cells.




Potassium deficiency signs and symptoms


Abdominal bloating


Weak muscles and bones


Rapid heartbeat


Muscle cramps


Constipation


Potassium deficiency, known as hypokalemia, can be caused by diuretic or steroid medications

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