POTASSIUM

Recommended Daily Value (RDV)

• 4,700 mg/day

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Function

• Regulates fluid balance,

• Supports healthy blood pressure, • Heart and muscle function

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Deficiency Symptoms

• Weakness,

• Muscle cramps,

• Heart palpitations,

• Fatigue

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Top Foods (amount per 100g serving)

• Spinach (558 mg),

• Sweet potatoes (437 mg),

• Avocados (487 mg),

• White beans (526 mg),

• Salmon (536 mg)

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Toxicity to Humans

Toxicity is rare, but can lead to:

• Heart palpitations and,

• Muscle weakness

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Promoters

• Sodium,

• Alcohol,

• Coffee,

• Diuretics

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Adversaries

• High-protein diets,

• High-sugar diets and,

Certain medications like:

• Steroids,

• Laxatives and,

• Antacids

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