Why am i losing potassium?

If you are constantly feeling tired or experiencing muscle cramps, then it is possible that you might be losing potassium. The human body needs various minerals and nutrients to function properly, and potassium is no different! This article covers the essential information on why we lose potassium and how one can prevent this from happening.

Potassium: A Vital Mineral

Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of your nervous system, muscle control, regulating fluids within your body, balancing electrolytes, maintaining normal blood pressure levels, aiding in digestion & boost nerve transmission. Unfortunately for us humans, our bodies do not produce any potassium; thus, we need to rely on other sources like food supplements.

(+) Perhaps now’s the time to get bananas?

Common Reasons for Losing Potassium

There are several factors that contribute towards lowering of potassium level within our bodies. Here are some common reasons:

Intensive workouts

Intense physical activities lead us to build up lactic acid which causes our kidneys to excrete more amounts of urine as part of a natural process called Natriuresis; eventually removes excess sodium but it drags along valuable minerals such as organic salt ions (potassium)

### Chronic Diarrhea
Diarrhoea depletes important vitamins/minerals including magnesium from gut so its advised get checked regularly if have chronic diarrhea or suffer symptoms caused by irritable bowel syndrome

### Excessive sweating
Sweating excessively while indulging in rigorous exercise regimes may cause loss of fluid which carries with it vital minerals including potasssium resuting drop in the levels

(-) reminds me…did i take shower after work out yesterday? ooops back to subject…

Certain medications

Certain medicines prescribed by doctors for High Blood Pressure also known as Vasodilators/Calcium antagonists cause correlative Diuretic side effects which disrupt the potassium-sodium balance in our kidneys potentially resulting to loss of potassium
(-) i am so glad my doctor’s only got me on vitamins.

The Consequences of Potassium Deficiency

So, what happens when your body lacks this vital mineral? Here are a few consequences:

• Weakness and Fatigue

• Muscle cramps

• High Blood Pressure

• Abnormal Heartbeat

How Can We Prevent Potassium Loss?

Here are some tips that can help prevent potassium deficiency from sneaking up on you!

Eat More Foods Rich In Potassium:

Gues which foods are rich in potasssium! It seems almost hard to believe that an eminently edible fruit like banana is touted as one among the saviour with its high level pottasium; but not bananas alone, other healthy fruits include avocadoes, prunes or plums. Some powdered alternatives such as “Nu-Salt” contain hefty amounts too!

(-) Someone bring me some Avocado ice-cream already!

Monitor Your Sodium Consumption

Too much sodium can cause dehydration and affect our bodies’ capability to regulate electrolyte1 correctly as sweat increases particularly after excercise requiring sip frequent sips fluids replacing essential minerals being lost.

(-) please remind me not to buy salty snacks anymore…

Stay Hydrated

Keeping your body hydrated keeps the necessary minerals moving through your bloodstream[1]:

(-) but drinking plain water taste boring sometimes… anyone know any easy smoothie recipies?

Taking supplements

Potasssium pills supplements aid supplement absence from dietary source especially when suffering chronic disorder treatment for a medical condition subjected through close monitor by health professionals/ clinicians

(.) while using these Supplements counter-indications should be considered before use

It is important we prioritize making sure our bodies obtain enough potassium through daily intake of fresh fruit and veggies! When that’s not possible, potasssium supplements are a viable option. Now that we’ve enlightened you on the topic, you’ll definitely be in a better stead to stay healthy!

(-) …even though not everything is as tasteful as Avocados( big smile)

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