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Last update June 2024

Why do we need potassium?

I've heard that potassium is an important mineral for our health, but I'm not quite sure why it's so essential. Can you explain the main functions of potassium in the body and why we need to maintain adequate levels?

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Lisa Miller - Patient Advocate

Potassium is a super important mineral for our bodies.

Here's why: It helps balance the fluids inside and outside our cells, which is crucial for normal cell function.

Potassium also helps muscles, including the heart muscle, to contract properly by sending electrical signals. It's involved in transmitting nerve impulses throughout the body, keeping our nerves working right.

By regulating muscle and nerve activity, potassium also helps keep our heartbeat steady. Plus, it's needed to make proteins, which are important for body growth and repair. Potassium may even help keep our bones strong and our blood pressure in check by counteracting the effects of sodium.

In short, getting enough potassium is vital for staying healthy and making sure our bodies work as they should.

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