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3 weeks ago my potassium was at 3.3. i ate a banana everyday since then, checked again and its 3.5. dr suggested supplement, but scared. do i have to?
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Supplements: There is no harm in taking potassium supplements Instead of eating dozens of bananas you can reach normal potassium almost immediately with supplements
Answered 4/8/2018
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Get more from diet: 3.5 is now (barely) in the normal range so the banana is helping but many other foods can raise potassium, including tomatoes, broccoli, beet greens, romaine, potatoes, sweet potatoes, oranges and coconut water. See http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90
Answered 4/8/2018
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