Potassium

Description:

Potassium is an electrolyte, (a substance that conducts electricity in the body), as is sodium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium.

Crucial to heart function, plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, hence normal digestive and muscular function.

Why:

As with all nutrients, not noticed in the medical world of drugs and expensive interventions.

May be imbalanced – start with nutrition in all cause for health concerns.

Solution:

Found in all meats, some types of fish (such as salmon, cod, and flounder), and many fruits, vegetables (especially avocadoes), and legumes.

Dairy products are also good sources of potassium.

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