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Sandy531955 posted:

Low potassium level what can cause this and is it something to be woried about?

3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Potasium levelLow potassium level what can cause this and is it something to be woried about?

Amelia_WebMD_Staff responded:

Hi Sandy531955!

"Potassium is a simple mineral with a crucial job: helping your heart beat."

I found this great article that shows the relationship of potassium, blood pressure and the heart.

Potassium and Your Heart:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/potassium-and-your-heart

Excellent sources of potassium include:

potatoes
tomatoes
avocados
fresh fruits (bananas, oranges, and strawberries)
orange juice
dried fruits (raisins, apricots, prunes, and dates)
spinach
beans and peas

I hope that this article will answer all of your questions about potassium and help you in making healthy decisions!

Best Wishes! Amelia

Report This| Share this:Potasium levelHi Sandy531955! "Potassium is a simple mineral with a crucial job: helping your <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">heart</a> beat." I found this great article that shows the relationship of potassium, blood pressure and the heart. Potassium and Your Heart: <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/potassium-and-your-heart">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/potassium-and-your-heart</a> Excellent sources of potassium include: <ul><li>potatoes</li><li>tomatoes</li><li>avocados</li><li>fresh fruits (bananas, oranges, and strawberries)</li><li>orange juice</li><li>dried fruits (raisins, apricots, prunes, and dates)</li><li>spinach</li><li>beans and peas</li></ul>I hope that this article will answer all of your questions about potassium and help you in making healthy decisions!

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Christopher O'Connor, MD replied to Amelia_WebMD_Staff's response:

There are many causes of low potassium levels. Please discuss your potassium levels and corrective measures if any with your physician.

Report This| Share this:Potasium levelThere are many causes of low potassium levels. Please discuss your potassium levels and corrective measures if any with your physician.

Sandy531955 replied to Christopher O'Connor, MD's response:

Thank you

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