Your nerves and muscles -- including your heart -- might not work the way they should if you don’t get enough potassium.
American Heart Association: “What are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?” “The Facts About High Blood Pressure,” “How Potassium Can Help Control High Blood Pressure.
”Harvard Health Publications: “Should I Take a Potassium Supplement?”National Institutes of Health: “Potassium Supplement ,” “Overnight soaking or boiling of ‘Matooke’ to reduce potassium content for patients with chronic kidney disease: does it really work?” “Potassium: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease.”The Nephron Information Center: “Potassium and Your Diet.”
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