Potassium is a primary intra-cellular element required for fluid balance, nerve activity and muscle activity.
Sources Of Potassium
Seafood - | halibut, herring, lingcod, sardines | |
Meats - | goose | |
Nuts/seeds - | pecans, sesame, sunflower, walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, filberts, peanuts | |
Fruits - | avocados, dates, figs, prunes, raisins | |
Vegetables - | watercress, garlic, horseradish, lentils, parsley, potatoes, spinach, artichokes, lima beans, beet greens, swiss chard, collards | |
Grains - | buckwheat, rye, wheat bran | |
Miscellaneous - | chocolate, molasses, mushrooms, kelp, yeast, salt substitutes |
Roles In The Body
Potassium has many roles, especially intracellular fluid balance, and cell membrane effects such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse conduction, and cell permeability.
Functions Of Potassium
Circulatory - | lowers heart rate, dilates arteries, can reduce blood pressure | |
Excretory - | maintains acid-base balance | |
Digestive - | increases digestive tract activity | |
Endocrine - | helps raise aldosterone and other hormones | |
Metabolic - | involved in carbohydrate metabolism |
Synergistic Nutrients
magnesium
Antagonistic Nutrients
calcium, processed food diets are low in potassium
Hair Analysis Notes
Potassium is known as the follow-through mineral. Hair must not be washed at the laboratory to obtain accurate potassium readings.
Reasons For Potassium Supplementation
Low Hair Potassium:
A low potassium level on a hair tissue mineral analysis is often associated with excessive excretion of potassium due to stress and adrenal gland weakness. This may contribute to feelings of fatigue and low blood sugar.
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