Potassiumis found inside the cells of the body and is mainly involved in the regulation of water balance. It also plays a major role in nerve and muscle function, acid-base balance and affects blood pressure.
Together with sodium, potassium ensures that the heart muscle functions. It is important to maintain a balance between the two minerals. If more sodium is absorbed, the body releases potassium again.
Potassium is also a component of the digestive juices in the gastrointestinal tract.
Healthy people excrete excess potassium again through the kidneys.
In the case of kidney insufficiency and hyperacidity of the blood, potassium overdose can occur, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias.
If an overdose has occurred, other symptoms include fatigue and headache, drop in blood pressure, diarrhea, muscle weakness and cramps.
Potassium is found in many foods, therefore the daily requirement of this mineral is well covered in a balanced diet.
Important for:
the regulation of water balance, together with sodium
the regulation of osmotic pressure in cells
nerve function
muscle contractions
blood pressure
gastrointestinal functions
energy production
a balanced acid-base balance
the activation of enzymes
Deficiency symptoms:
Paralysis of the muscles
muscle weakness
constipation
cardiac arrhythmia
hypoglycemia
high blood pressure
shortness of breath
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
Contained in:
FOOD
Contained POTASSIUM
Almonds 20 g
135 mg
1 Banana 150 g
551 mg
Camembert 60 g
72 mg
2 Kiwis 90 g
288 mg
dried Mango 25 g
209 mg
Potatoes 200 g
680 mg
Peppers 200 g
520 mg
Salmon 150 g
594 mg
Whole grain slices à 100 g
291 mg
Recommended daily dose: Potassium /per day
Infants
400 - 600 mg
Children and Teenager
1100 - 4000 mg
Women
4 000 mg
Men
4 000 mg
Pregnant women
4 000 mg
In the nursery period
4400 mg
Potassium is contained in the following products from mySUPERFOOD: