Potassium is the main intracellular mineral required for the maintenance of pH balance, blood pressure, and general cellular function.
Potassium Sulfate (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate)
Its a crystalline salt commonly used in water purification and food preparation.
Potassium Sulfate Key Actions
• It causes unwanted particles in Water to stick together and form larger, heavier particles which can be removed through filtration or sedimentation.
• It helps to remove microscopic molecules and fine solid pollutants that may affect the safety, smell, and taste of Water used to produce soda and other beverages.
• It dissolves easily in Water and may be very useful for creating the carbon dioxide properties that characterize popular carbonated beverages.
Health Benefits of Potassium Sulfate
• Circulatory System – Its an oxygen carrier that helps in the transfer oxygen from the lungs to the Iron in the blood and from the blood to the tissue cells.
• Intestine – Many medications designed to combat Indigestion and other types of gastrointestinal upset may contain aluminum Potassium sulfate.
Deficiency Symptoms
• Muscle weakness and cramps
• General fatigue
• Heart problems (blood pressure, and vascular tone)
• Extrasystoles (premature or double heart beats)
• Muscle contraction and irregular heartbeat
• Neural transmission defects (confusion, irritability)
• Chronic Diarrhea
• HypokalaemiaSigns & Symptoms of Hypokalaemia
Hypokalaemia (a condition of low or insufficient amount of Potassium in the blood) or a severe Potassium deficiency condition caused by the skeletal muscles (muscles of The Stomach) becoming weak, cramp, Bloated, painful and discomfortable.
• Because it affects the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, it may also lead to Constipation.
• In case of extremely low Potassium levels in the body, paralytic ileus can occur (a condition in which normal Digestive movement ceases and the bowels may stop working altogether).
1) Potassium deficiency means nerves cannot function properly and electric impulses are transmitted badly, which in turn, leads to numbness and tingling sensations, especially in hands and feet, as well as peculiar burning sensations.
2) Potassium deficiency can lead to heart Palpitations such as perturbed heart rhythm (skipped heart beats or double heart beats), extra-systoles(premature heart beats), rapid, violent or very slow beat and even cardiac arrest.
3) Frequent urination and constant thirst sensation caused by a malfunctioning of the kidneys due to an electrolyte imbalance.
4) Potassium deficiency causes an electrolyte imbalance (due to which kidneys lose their ability to concentrate waste products from the blood), resulting in simply eliminating Water, causing both an excessive liquid loss and a sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension) which in turn, leads to Dizziness or fainting, occurring most often when standing.
5) Extreme Potassium loss may induce tetany (a state of continuous muscle contraction and basically a form of paralysis), affect breathing muscles and cause shallow breathing and Respiratory problems.
6) Severe hypoKalemia may lead to rhabdomyolysis (the breaking down of skeletal muscles). Associated symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include muscle weakness, Stiffness and pain, as well as dark urine.
Health Benefits of Potassium
Cardiovascular System
• It helps maintain a healthy heart, ensures body Fluid balance and regulates blood pressure. Potassium balances or lowers Sodium levels, counteracting the harmful effects of excessive Sodium consumption and helps lower High Blood Pressure at the same time.
• Potassium carries a positive electrical charge within the body and is one of four major electrolytes capable of re-hydrating the body after prolonged workout sessions or following episodes of Vomiting and Diarrhea. It supports the activity of The Heart (due to its capacity to control electrical impulses sent to muscles) and combined with its Fluid-balancing properties, has a direct beneficial effect on blood pressure.
• Dietary Potassium is a key component of healthy blood pressure and significantly lower blood pressure in both Hypertensive and non-Hypertensive patients.
Note:
* Its often combined with Magnesium, represents a key step in the treatment of High Blood Pressure. The Anti-hypertensive effect of Potassium appears to occur through several mechanisms that include:
• Regulation of vascular sensitivity to catecholamine,
• Promotion of natriuresis,
• Limiting plasma renin activity,
• Improving endothelial function.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• It relaxes both the nerves and muscles, supports blood circulation and nerve cell activity.
• Potassium keeps cells healthy which helps the body’s cells work properly. Its by far one of the most health-friendly nutrients and is present in practically every cell of our body from where it ensures Fluid balance (a valuable body function).
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• A diet rich in Potassium implies good blood pressure parameters and prevents liquid retention.
• It regulates body Fluids (extracellular Fluid) through kidney function by maintaining a balance between the amount of liquid taken in by the body and the amount of liquid eliminated by the kidneys.
Foods & Detoxification
Musculoskeletal System
• Potassium relaxes both the nerves and muscles and as an electrolyte, it ensures the body has enough Water in and out of cells to conduct electrical impulses to neurons and muscles, resulting into the good functioning of both nerve cells and muscles.
• Its an important nutrients for heart health as it assist controlling heart rate, thus makes a great electrolyte replenisher which helps prevent Muscle Cramps, particularly after exercising or on a hot day.
• It basically ensures nervous impulses are sent to heart at proper intervals, resulting in controlled, rhythmic contractions of the organ.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Foods Rich in Potassium
* The Order is from the Highest Level of Potassium Concentration
1)
Wakame Seaweed
2)
Kombu Seaweed
3)
Coriander
4)
Hijiki Seaweed
5)
Arame Seaweed
6)
Tarragon
7)
Parsley (Dried)
8)
Basil (Dried)
9)
Nori Seaweed
10)
Paprika
11)
Baobab Fruit
12)
Turmeric
13)
Cayenne
14)
Tomato Powder
15)
Palm Hearts
16)
Soybean
17)
White Beans
18)
Cumin Seeds
19)
Cottonseed Flour
20)
Lima Beans
21)
Saffron
22)
Steelhead Trout
23)
Fennel Seeds
24)
Buttermilk
25)
Cocoa Powder
26)
Marjoram (Dried)
27)
Black Turtle Beans
28)
Rice Bran
29)
Black Beans
30)
Pink Beans
31)
Borlotti Beans
32)
Blackstrap Molasses
33)
Aniseeds
34)
Gjetost Cheese
35)
Celery Seeds
36)
Chard
37)
Potatoes
38)
Sweet Potato
39)
Soy Milk
40)
Spinach
41)
Papaya
42)
Lentils
43)
Banana
44)
Apricots
45)
Dates
46)
Squash (Winter)
47)
Cantaloupe
48)
Broccoli
49)
Avocado
50)
Beet Greens
51)
Peaches
52)
Prunes
53)
Tomato Juice
54)
Plain Yogurt
55)
Snapper Fish
56)
Salmon Fish
57)
Oranges
58)
Pumpkin Seeds
59)
Acorn Squash
60)
Almonds
61)
Herring
62)
Mackerel Fish
63)
Peanuts
