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Potassium in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - potassium

Definition:

Potassium is a mineral that is involved in both electrical and cellular functions in the body. (In the body it is classified as an electrolyte).

Functions

Potassium is a very important mineral to the human body. It assists in the regulation of the acid-base and water balance in the blood and the body tissues. It assists in protein synthesis from amino acids and in carbohydrate metabolism. It is necessary for the building of muscle and for normal body growth.

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