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| Potassium Recommended Dietary Intakes
Adults - 1950 - 5460 mg
This Vitamin Is
Essential For...
Potassium is distributed
throughout the body fluids including the blood, lymph and fluid in the cells. also
water balance in the
body.
contraction of muscles.
balance of acid and
alkali.
nerves.
energy metabolism.
helps prevent
stroke.
helps maintain proper blood pressure.
protein synthesis.
carbohydrate metabolism.
Sources...
Lean meats, raw vegetables,
and fruits (especially citrus fruits, bananas, avocados and potatoes), dairy products,
fish, poultry.
Comments...
There are many things that
can affect the levels of potassium in the body. These include - kidney disorders, diarrhoea, the
overuse of laxatives, cigarette smoking and caffeine.
Deficiencies Can
Cause...
Slight potassium deficiency
causes no symptoms.
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