Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

what are normal potassium levels?

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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.

Question 5

what are the best sources of potassium?

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Fruits and nuts: Good dietary sources include dried fruits, especially apricots, fresh fruits, especially melon, oranges and bananas, nuts, especially almonds and pistachios, and parsley. If a true deficiency is present, potassium in pill form is best. For life threatening deficiency, or in patients that cannot eat intravenous potassium is indicated.

Question 6

my levels are 60 for potassium should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect result: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, If you are implying your serum potassium is 60 meq/L, that is not possible. Look at the report again and talk to your doctor.
Even 6 is higher than normal and needs to be addressed.

Question 7

high potassium symptoms?

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Depends on how high: When it gets high enough your heart stops.  But more commonly high potassium can give you palpitations or sometimes no symptoms at all.  Regardless of whether you have symptoms, the cause should be investigated and treated promptly.

Question 8

is vinegar high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

NO : Vinegar is a low potassium liquid.

Question 9

does tea have potassium in it?

Accepted Answer

Low: Tea has potassium but its considered low potassium beverage.

Question 10

does lemomade contain potassium?

Accepted Answer

Lemonade/Potassium: Yes. Lemonade powder is very high in potassium. Some packets contain 120 mg of the salt.

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