Question 1

why is my potassium high?

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Not enough info here: Your potassium could be high because of a problem taking your blood.  If there was difficulty taking your blood, the red blood cells can "lyse" or open up, leaking out potassium.  The result will show a high potassium level, even when it is really normal.  Other causes of high potassium are kidney problems or from certain medications.

Question 2

is too much potassium bad?

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Yes: High potassium can lead to numerous problems and could be very dangerous and life threatening. Potassium level in the body is very tightly regulated. Intake of extra dietary potassium may be excreted by the kidneys if healthy however intake of extra potassium without doctor's orders is not recommended.

Question 3

is ensure low in potassium?

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ENSURE: Ensure is not low in potassium. It can overload one with potassium if one has kidney impairment.

Question 4

do hot dogs have potassium ??

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Yup: The average hot dog has 79 mg of potassium.

Question 5

what raises potassium levels ?

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Foods or salt subst: There are plenty of high potassium containing fruits & vegetables like bananas or spinach. Potassium salt substitute is another way to raise level.

Question 6

why is potassium is important ?

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See below: Potassium has many critical functions throughout the body. The following 2 websites give details as well as good sources in diet: http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/potassium-000320.Htm
http://www.Natural-health-information-centre.Com/potassium.Html.

Question 7

does align have potassium in it?

Accepted Answer

Align: Align contains Bifantis (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624) which is a probiotic.  The list of ingredients on its website includes cellulose, hypromellose, sucrose, magnesium stearate, sodium caseinate, titanium dioxide, trisodium citrate dihydrate, propyl gallate (antioxidant preservative).  Please discuss with your physician regarding risks and benefits of using any OTC or supplements.

Question 8

is 5.6 level of potassium risky?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High potassium levels cause the haert to become flaccid. See you doctor immediately.

Question 9

is bittergourd high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

Florinef (fludrocortisone) may help: The key to treating pots is lots of salt and fluid. Flornef can also be useful in some patients.

Question 10

what are normal potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

3.6-5 meq/L: Milliequivalent per liter or millimol/liter (mmol/l). If you live outside the us in a country that uses milligram/dl the number will be different. You need to know your potassium since it is very important if you have kidney disease.

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