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Please suggest what food should i eat to lower potassium levels?
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Nkf: Please check this website for more info http://www.Kidney.Org/atoz/content/potassium.Cfm. If you have problem with high potassium, please consult nephrologist for accurate diagnosis.
Answered 6/3/2013
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Low potassium food: Avoid high potassium foods: tomato, potato, citrus, melons, banana, mango, strawberries, peaches, apricots, nectarines. Eat apple, pear, pasta, grain, bread, lean meats, olive oil, corn, vegetables other than above.
Answered 4/20/2018
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