Potassium Plays a Key Role in Your Everyday Functions

Potassium Deficiency

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• Ideally, an adult with healthy kidneys should consume 4,700 milligrams (mg) of potassium daily, preferably from dietary sources, whereas those with kidney disorders should consume less — around 1,500 to 2,700 mg per day
• The normal amount of potassium in the blood ranges from 3.5 to 5.2 millimoles per litter (mmol/L)
• Low potassium intake has been linked to kidney and adrenal disorders, such as kidney stones and Addison’s disease, so increasing your body’s levels of this mineral may help sustain normal kidney and adrenal function