A trace mineral needed for hormone secretion. Involved in maintaining a healthy nervous system & regular heart rhythm. Potassium function is known to decrease with age.
POTASSIUM WHAT IS IT FOR?
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Utilization
![Circulatory System](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/circulatory-System-e1678457961923-150x150-1.png)
Circulatory System
Maintaining healthy circulatory system, Maintaining stable blood pressure, regular heart rhythm, and prevents stroke
![Cellular Action](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Action-in-Cells-e1678507351508-150x150-1.png)
Cellular Action
Important for chemical reactions within cells and regulates the transfer of nutrients through membrane
![Muscular System](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Muscle-Function-e1679779935487-150x150-1.png)
Muscular System
Potassium aids in transmitting electrical chemical impulses and proper muscle contraction
![Nervous Systems](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nerve-Function-e1679180812197-150x150-1.png)
Nervous Systems
Potassium aids in transmitting electrical chemical impulses
![Water](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Water-Balance-e1679958513854-150x150-1.png)
Water
Helps regulate fluid balance
To Much/Deficiency
![Dry Skin](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dry-Skin-e1679179595893-150x150-1.png)
Dry Skin
A symptom of deficency is abnormally dry skin, acne
![Heart Issues](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Heart-Changes-e1679179190366-150x150-1.png)
Heart Issues
Fluctuations in heart beat, High cholesterol, Low blood preassure
![Cognitive Issues](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Confusion-2040x2048-1.png)
Cognitive Issues
Cognitive impairment, Depression, Nervousness, Chills
![Blood sugar](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Blood-Suagr-e1679780146950-150x150-1.png)
Blood sugar
Glucose intolerance
![Bowel Movements](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diarrhea-1-150x150-2.png)
Bowel Movements
Diarrhea and Constipation
![Nausea](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Vomiting-e1679880157664.png)
Nausea
Nausea and vomiting
![Muscular System](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Muscle-Function-e1679779935487-150x150-1.png)
Muscular System
Muscular fatigue and weakness, Respiratory distress
![Headache](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/headache-e1678508442692-150x150-1.png)
Headache
Periodic headaches
![Water](https://feedmefood.dshatalov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Water-Balance-e1679958513854-150x150-1.png)
Water
Insatiable thirst, edema or water retention, excessive sweating and salt retention