Health+effects+of+Potassium


 * Functions of Potassium in the body**
 * Regulates heart function
 * Reduces blood pressure
 * Essential for protein and nucleid acid synthesis
 * Required for normal fluid balance
 * Fundamental for normal nerve and muscle function
 * Converts glucose into glycogen (muscle fuel)
 * Important role in kidney function
 * Helps lungs eliminate carbon dioxide
 * Needed to maintain acid/alkali balance


 * Symptoms of Potassium deficiency**
 * Nerve and muscle dysfunction
 * Water retention
 * Heart arrhythmias (rhythm disturbances, palpitations)
 * Muscle weakness
 * Confusion
 * Poor kidney function
 * Continual thirst
 * Low blood pressure
 * Vomiting (also increases rate of potassium loss)

This is why you should eat bananas, because they have a lot of potassium to keep you healthy.

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