antiagingatlanta / neutraceuticals / potassium
Potassium
Preventive Intake: 99 mg
Benefits:
- Helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
- Increases energy, used to treat fatigue.
- Increases muscle tone and athletic performance.
- Decreases muscle weakness and leg cramps.
- May help in preventing cancer.
- Promotes nerve health.
Deficiencies May Cause: Irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness and build-up of lactic acid.
Food Sources: Yogurt, leafy greens, vegetable juice, potatoes, almonds, halibut, cod, turkey and chicken.