Potassium - Sources and Function of Potassium

Potassium - Sources and Functions

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Potassium

Potassium function:

• Potassium is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function, cardiac (heart muscle) function.

Potassium sources:

• Potassium is found in bananas, raisins, apricots, oranges, avacadoes, dates, cantaloupe, watermelon, prunes, broccoli, spinach, carrots, potato, sweet potato, winter squash, mushrooms, peas, lentils, dried beans, peanuts, milk, yogurt, lean meats.

List All Nutrient Information

Calories	Potassium	Folate (Folic Acid)
Total Fat	Vitamin A	Vitamin B12
Saturated Fat	Vitamin D	Calcium
Polyunsaturated Fat	Vitamin E	Iron
Monounsaturated Fat	Vitamin K	Phosphorus
Cholesterol	Vitamin C	Magnesium
Carbohydrate	Thiamin (B1)	Zinc
Fiber	Riboflavin (B2)	Pantothenic Acid
Protein	Niacin	Copper
Sodium	Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	Manganese

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