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Please suggest what foods are high in magnesium and potassium?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Fruit & veggies: Bananas, prunes, prune juice, citrus juice, dried apricots, raisins, and cantalope are high in both magnesium and potassium.Potatoes, spinach, avocados, and artichokes are high in magnesium and potassium. Green vegetables are usually a source of magnesium.

Answered 4/28/2015

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