A 47-year-old member asked:
Can low patassium hinder weight loss?
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Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
It dosn't: Potassium helps with weight loss.
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Dr. Keith Kleinanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 52 years experience
Danger: With rapid weight loss there is a risk of low potassium and sudden death has been associated with this. That is why it is strongly recommended if you lose more than 3-4 lbs per week at the most, that weekly potassium levels be measured. Many experienced weight loss doctors will put patients on potassium supplements during the initial part of their weight loss program.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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