Monday, April 20, 2009

Potassium For Heart Health


Potassium is a main factor in keeping blood pressure at the correct level for maximum cardiovascular benefits.

Potassium must be in balance with sodium for proper water balance in the body. It is more effective when taken with magnesium.

Heartbeat irregularities are a sign of potassium deficiency. Other signs are loss of appetite, constipation, fatigue, weakness, numbness and tingling in legs, nausea, and confusion.

Potassium is found in baked potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe, spinach and bananas.

The daily recommended dosage for potassium is 99mg.

4 comments:

  1. Good info. I did not know that there was potassium in baked potatoes.

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  2. Surprise Sue,
    It is a good idea to check out you favorite foods, and see what they contain,

    Thanks,
    Dr.Bob

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  3. Dr. Bob,

    Good information on potassium! I knew that it was helpful for certain heart irregularities, but was unaware of the use of potassium in controlling high blood pressure.

    Thanks for the great info!

    Pete Baca
    The Car Enthusiast Online

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  4. Pete,
    This is a mineral that should not be overlooked! Thanks for viewing my blog.
    Dr. Moulas

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