Difference between revisions of "Potassium"
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Note; Symptoms may be vague or mild and involve the muscles, heart, nerves and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.<ref name="boots">Low Potassium Hypokalaemia,webmd.boots.com,http://www.webmd.boots.com/a-to-z-guides/low-potassium-hypokalaemia</ref> | Note; Symptoms may be vague or mild and involve the muscles, heart, nerves and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.<ref name="boots">Low Potassium Hypokalaemia,webmd.boots.com,http://www.webmd.boots.com/a-to-z-guides/low-potassium-hypokalaemia</ref> | ||
| − | Specific symptoms;<ref name="boots"></ref> | + | Specific symptoms;<ref>Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure,ScienceDaily,https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081109074611.htm</ref><ref name="boots"></ref><ref>Low Potassium Hypokalemia,Medicinenet,http://www.medicinenet.com/low_potassium_hypokalemia/page2.htm</ref> |
| − | * Weakness, tiredness, or cramping in arm or leg muscles, sometimes alike to paralysis | + | * High blood pressure |
| + | * Weakness, aches, tiredness, or cramping in arm or leg muscles, sometimes alike to paralysis | ||
* Tingling or numbness | * Tingling or numbness | ||
* Nausea or vomiting | * Nausea or vomiting | ||
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* Passing large amounts of urine or feeling very thirsty most of the time | * Passing large amounts of urine or feeling very thirsty most of the time | ||
* Fainting due to low blood pressure | * Fainting due to low blood pressure | ||
| − | * Depression, psychosis, delirium, confusion or hallucinations | + | * Depression, psychosis, delirium, confusion or hallucinations |
== Opinions == | == Opinions == | ||
Revision as of 21:18, 25 April 2017
Potassium
- Potassium protects against stroke[1]
Symptoms of deficiency
Note; Symptoms may be vague or mild and involve the muscles, heart, nerves and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.[2]
- High blood pressure
- Weakness, aches, tiredness, or cramping in arm or leg muscles, sometimes alike to paralysis
- Tingling or numbness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal cramping, bloating
- Constipation
- Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
- Passing large amounts of urine or feeling very thirsty most of the time
- Fainting due to low blood pressure
- Depression, psychosis, delirium, confusion or hallucinations
Opinions
- Symptoms of need for Potassium? High blood pressure, heart palpitations, fatigue, etc.. listen to your body. If your not getting potassium in your diet then symptoms should be easy to spot.[5]
References
- ↑ Potassium,Examine,https://examine.com/supplements/potassium/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Low Potassium Hypokalaemia,webmd.boots.com,http://www.webmd.boots.com/a-to-z-guides/low-potassium-hypokalaemia
- ↑ Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure,ScienceDaily,https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081109074611.htm
- ↑ Low Potassium Hypokalemia,Medicinenet,http://www.medicinenet.com/low_potassium_hypokalemia/page2.htm
- ↑ Katie Gironda,Vitamin C for optimal health,Facebook group,https://www.facebook.com/groups/VitaminCforoptimalhealth/permalink/1780259525525795/
