Mar
what is potassium. how do i make that up in my body?
Answer:
Because lack of potassium is rare, there is no RDA or RNI for this mineral. However, it is thought that 1600 to 2000 mg (40 to 50 milliequivalents [mEq]) per day for adults is adequate
Your total intake of potassium should not be greater than the recommended amounts, unless ordered by your doctor. In some cases, too much potassium may cause muscle weakness, confusion, irregular heartbeat, or difficult breathing
Addison's disease (underactive adrenal glands) or
Dehydration (excessive loss of body water, continuing or severe)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus or
Kidney disease—Potassium supplements may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium), which may worsen or cause heart problems in patients with these conditions.
Diarrhea (continuing or severe)—The loss of fluid in combination with potassium supplements may cause kidney problems, which may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium).
Heart disease—Potassium supplements may make this condition worse.
Intestinal or esophageal blockage—Potassium supplements may damage the intestines.
Stomach ulcer—Potassium supplements may make this condition worse.
A healthy diet of foods rich in potassium is much safer: most fruit and vegetables are good for this
Answer:
You can increase your potassium a few ways.
Fruits and veges are high in potassium. Especially bananas and broccoli.
You can also take a multi-vitamin which usually has a lot of potassium.
Make sure that pain in your calf is a cramp and not a blood clot. Otherwise you may drop dead w/a mouth full of bananas.