The importance of potassium in the diet 9 Articles

by Ruth Belena

Potassium is a natural mineral found in much of the food we eat, and a healthy balanced diet should provide the body's daily requirement. It is necessary to eat food containing potassium every day, because the body cannot ...read more

by Pat Lunsford

Potassium is a mineral that helps keep a regular fluid balance between cells while stimulating muscle contraction and aiding kidney function. Typically, a potassium deficiency occurs when excess urine is lost from taking c...read more

by Anthony Stemke

Potassium is an essential mineral, which is, needed daily. Its functions include nerve impulse passage, muscle contraction and maintenance of normal blood pressure. If you enjoy a daily banana, you are getting more than ...read more

by Leann Zotis

Potassium is one of the seven major minerals required by our bodies to maintain normal functions. The other six are calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, sodium, chloride and magnesium. A major mineral, by definition, is one that ...read more

by M. L. Kiser

Potassium is a mineral found in about every food group that we eat. However, a deficiency can occur due to bad eating habits, e.g., not eating enough of the right portions and foods, and eating too much refined sugar, whi...read more

by Daniella Di Nenno

The Importance of Potassium For Your Health Potassium is a mineral that is commonly found in almost every food group, however many people still do not get enough. People who do not eat healthy balanced meals throughout...read more

by Sarah Sanuth - Buying and Selling Cars Steward

Potassium is one of the most important nutrients that a person can consume. Many people forget about this nutrient and don't realize its great importance and devastating effects if the body is deprived of it. Potassium ...read more

by Donna Mccay

Potassium healing power helps lower blood pressure, protect against stroke, twarts heart disease, prevent kidney problems and lower risk of cancer. Recommended Daily Allowance none required but researchers suggest 3,000...read more

by W. Diane Van Zwol

Including Potassium In Your Diet Is Important The American Heart Association suggests that potassium is extremely important in a person's diet, in order to maintain the normal function of the heart and nervous system. ...read more