Why does our body need potassium

in #vitamins6 years ago

The human body is very complex, completely unexplored system in which everything is clearly thought out. So far we know not so much. Including the fact that microelements play an important role in human life.

Potassium is involved in important metabolic processes, in particular - water salt metabolism at the intercellular level and protein synthesis. It is extremely necessary for the full work of the kidneys, intestines, and heart.
The minimum daily allowance of potassium for an adult is 2,000 mg.

The older the person, the greater the need. We calculate it by the formula: the above norm + the number of years.

We receive potassium from food. The following products are rich in this microelement:
1.Milk

  1. Potatoes
  2. A fish
  3. Apricots (dried apricots)
  4. Watermelon
  5. Melon
  6. Beef
  7. Soybean
  8. Bread
  9. Spinach
  10. Mushrooms
  11. Bananas
    If there is a shortage of this microelement, the doctor can prescribe vitamins, which are sold in the pharmacy. As an option may be dietary supplements.

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    Imbalance in the body, both in short supply and in an overabundance of potassium, can lead to diseases. This can be caused by taking medications in which one of the side effects is the loss of potassium. As a rule, such actions have diuretics.

Determine the level of potassium in the body can be submitted to a blood test in a specialized institution.

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