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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Brand NameEffer-KGlu-KK+Care ETK-LyteK-Lyte ClK-TabPotassiminTri-KUrocit-K 10K-10 SolutionKaochlor 10Kaochlor 20KaonK-LorK-Lyte/CiPotassium ChloridePotassium-RougierRoychlorDescriptionPotassium is needed to maintain good health. Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, potassium supplements may be needed by patients who do not have enough potassium in their regular diet or have lost too much potassium because of illness or treatment with certain medicines.There is no evidence that potassium supplements are useful in the treatment of high blood pressure.Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea and vomiting.Injectable potassium is administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Some forms of oral potassium may be available in stores without a prescription. Since too much potassium may cause health problems, you should take potassium supplements only if directed by your doctor.Importance Of DietFor good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods.The following table includes some potassium-rich foods.Food (amount)Milligrams of potassiumMilliequivalents of potassiumAcorn squash, cooked (1 cup)89623Potato with skin, baked (1 long)84422Spinach, cooked (1 cup)83821Lentils, cooked (1 cup)73119Kidney beans, cooked (1 cup)71318Split peas, cooked (1 cup)71018White navy beans, cooked (1 cup)66917Butternut squash, cooked (1 cup)58315Watermelon (1/16)56014Raisins (½ cup)55314Yogurt, low-fat, plain (1 cup)53114Orange juice, frozen (1 cup)50313Brussel sprouts, cooked (1 cup)49413Zucchini, cooked, sliced (1 cup)45612Banana (medium)45112Collards, frozen, cooked (1 cup)42711Cantaloupe (¼)41211Milk, low-fat 1% (1 cup)3489Broccoli, frozen, cooked
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