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NCP Miracle II
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
| Potassium |
Potassium
AHA Recommendation
Potassium is an element (and an electrolyte) that's essential for the body's growth and
maintenance. It's necessary to keep a normal water balance between the cells and body
fluids. Potassium also plays an essential role in the response of nerves to stimulation and in
the contraction of muscles. Cellular enzymes need potassium to work properly.
A potassium deficiency due to increased urinary loss often occurs when medication for
certain heart diseases is used to prevent sodium and water retention. To overcome this
loss, physicians often suggest eating more foods high in potassium. More potassium may be
prescribed as a medicine.
Foods high in potassium include bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, tomato or prune
juice, honeydew melons, prunes, molasses and potatoes. Some foods high in potassium are
also high in calories. When weight control is important, eat more low-calorie foods. Foods
such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products that are high in potassium and calcium,
when incorporated in the DASH Diet Study, helped to significantly lower blood pressure.
AHA Recommendation
Potassium is an element (and an electrolyte) that's essential for the body's growth and
maintenance. It's necessary to keep a normal water balance between the cells and body
fluids. Potassium also plays an essential role in the response of nerves to stimulation and in
the contraction of muscles. Cellular enzymes need potassium to work properly.
A potassium deficiency due to increased urinary loss often occurs when medication for
certain heart diseases is used to prevent sodium and water retention. To overcome this
loss, physicians often suggest eating more foods high in potassium. More potassium may be
prescribed as a medicine.
Foods high in potassium include bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, tomato or prune
juice, honeydew melons, prunes, molasses and potatoes. Some foods high in potassium are
also high in calories. When weight control is important, eat more low-calorie foods. Foods
such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products that are high in potassium and calcium,
when incorporated in the DASH Diet Study, helped to significantly lower blood pressure.