Potassium(important nutrition from banana) What is potassium? Potassium, sodium and chloride...
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Potassium(important nutrition from banana) • What is potassium? Potassium, sodium and chloride comprise the electrolyte family of minerals. What is the function of potassium? - Muscle contraction and nerve transmission - Use by muscle as fuel - maintaining the body's proper electrolyte and acid- base (pH) balance - helping to prevent bones from thinning out at a fast rate. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php? dbid=90&tname=nutrient
Potassium(important nutrition from banana) What is potassium? Potassium, sodium and chloride comprise the electrolyte family of minerals. What is the
Potassium(important nutrition from banana) What is potassium?
Potassium, sodium and chloride comprise the electrolyte family of
minerals. What is the function of potassium? - Muscle contraction
and nerve transmission - Use by muscle as fuel - maintaining the
body's proper electrolyte and acid-base (pH) balance - helping to
prevent bones from thinning out at a fast rate.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=90&tname=nutrient
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What can high-potassium foods do for you? - Help your muscles
and nerves function properly - Maintain the proper electrolyte and
acid-base balance in your body - Help lower your risk of high blood
pressure What health conditions require special emphasis on
potassium? Muscle weakness Confusion Irritability Fatigue Heart
problems Chronic diarrhea Regular, intense exercise Use of certain
diuretics