Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure. Most people get all the potassium they need from what they eat and drink.

  • Sources of potassium in the diet include :
    • Leafy greens, such as spinach and collards
    • Fruit from vines, such as grapes and blackberries
    • Root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes
    • Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit

Uses

  • Potassium is a very important mineral for the human body.
  • Your body needs potassium to:
    • Build proteins
    • Break down and use carbohydrates
    • Build muscle
    • Maintain normal body growth
    • Control the electrical activity of the heart
    • Control the acid-base balance

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