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If i'm unable to eat (been over a week), but am drinking, how do i keep potassium up? worried about heart rhythm problems. gatorade doesnt have much.
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coconut water. : You can try coconut water which is rich in potassium. The question I have is Why aren't you eating? What is your underlying condition that causes you to worry about heart rhythms. If you've been unable to eat for a week, you should see your physician.
Answered 5/29/2017
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Unable to eat: Try a multivitamin and some pedialyte you can buy over the Counter .
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