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In nutrition, potassium is an essential micronutrient for humans. Potassium, which has the chemical symbol K, is a necessary component to function properly some vital organs of the body cells, nerves, muscles, heart, lungs, digestive system, etc.

The importance of potassium (K)
In your body, potassium works with sodium and chloride to maintain electrolyte balance and water. Electrolytes are responsible for the conduct of “electricity” through your tissues to make them work properly. Potassium chloride is also used as a substitute for table salt for those looking to reduce salt intake to control hypertension. Also read: Tips for reducing salt intake (sodium).

These electrical currents allow your muscles to contract and nerves to maintain their integrity. Without potassium, simple tasks like writing or even breathing would be virtually impossible. Read also: Se muscles quickly, how muscles fast?.

Potassium converts and stores energy in your cells too. This energy is used by your muscles during physical activity (walking, running, climbing stairs, biking, exercise, etc..). Read also: 12 foods to eat for more energy.

Recent studies suggest that potassium would be useful to treat dozens of diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, stroke, asthma. For example, physicians believe increasing your potassium intake would reduce your risk of developing heart disease (in part because potassium increases the amount of sodium that your kidneys excrete in your urine). Read also: Blood pressure decrease blood pressure and hypertension.

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