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Low Potassium In The System by chybabeuc(f): 9:25pm On May 03, 2021
LOW POTASSIUM ALSO KNOWN AS (HYPOKALEMIA)

Is a condition in which the potassium level in the blood is very low.
Potassium is a vital electrolyte which the body needs for nerve, muscle including the heart to function properly.

CAUSES OF LOW POTASSIUM ( HYOKALEMIA)

Low levels of potassium in the blood can be caused by inadequate dietary intake of potassium, magnesium or overactive thyroid.

It has many causes but usually results in vomitting,,diarrhoea,. adrenal gland disorders or the use of diuretic. It can also cause the following;

1. Feeling of skipped heart beat or palpitation
2. Fatigue
3. Muscle damage or spasm(involuntary contraction of the muscle)
4. Weakness
5. Paralysis ,etc.

SOURCES OF POTASSIUM
These includes potassium rich foods such as;
1.green leafy vegetables,
2.yams
3.white potatoes
4 Sweet potatoes
5 Avacado
6. Banana
7. Mushrooms.,
8.Cucumber
9 Cooked Spinach
10 .Oranges, melon, dates, prune,broccoli ,etc

TREATMENT OF LOW POTASSIUM. ( HYPOKALEMIA)
One of the ways in which low levels of potassium in the blood can be treated is by using supplements and potassium rich foods mentioned above.
You can give some from the following categories of supplements;
1, supplements.rich in B vitamins.(Seavital, Stressgarde)
2, immune boasting supplements(Aloevite, multivite for men and women,defender,Pro B,etc)
3. Heart protector (kardiogarde,African potatoes) or heart boaster.
(Omega)
4. Heart beat regulators and muscle contractors (Calmag plus) ,Calmeeze.
5. Memory enhancer ( Memory garde.)

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