How to Benefit from Potassium Nutrition Supplements

Potassium provides a number of health benefits. It is the third most abundant mineral in the body. Potassium deficiency results in fatigue, poor reflexes and weak muscles. It is common after extreme exertion to lose the power to grip with the hands. This symptom sends many persons to the emergency room, thinking that they have a serious disorder, when it is simply a need for replenishment with potassium.

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1. Lower the risk of strokes. High blood pressure is the leading causes of stroke. Numerous studies with reliable evidence show that adults who eat foods high in potassium are able to decrease their blood pressure and therefore their risk of stroke.

2. Prevent heart attacks. Potassium is believed to prevent dangerous amino acids from oxidizing, which causes them to cling to the walls of the arteries. An accumulation of tissue on the walls of the arteries is the cause of atherosclerosis, which commonly results in heart attack.

3. Maintain a healthy body Ph Balance. Potassium is a mineral that's needed to keep our body's pH in balance. Abnormal Ph balance is known to weaken vital organs, such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, liver and kidneys. Ph imbalance causes irritation, inflammation and sickness including serious chronic disorders.

4. Boost muscular strength and energy levels. Muscular strength depends highly on potassium levels. Potassium is necessary to release energy from protein, carbohydrates and fats in metabolism. Sufficient potassium provides the energy we need to exercise our muscles.

5. Treat and prevent hypoglycemia. One of the health benefits of potassium is that it converts blood sugar to glycogen. This prevents hypoglycemia, which is an inadequate supply of glucose to the brain. The severity of this condition can be as mild as “not feeling well,” to coma and seizures.

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