Potassium Supplements
Potassium is an amazing mineral that helps to regulate body fluids, so you stay hydrated and limber. It also supports the nervous system and is key to muscle contraction. For fitness enthusiasts and those with physically demanding jobs, staying on top of your potassium intake is a must, and a daily potassium supplement is an easy way to do this.
Buy Potassium In Forms To Suit You
Potassium capsules, tablets and powders are available to suit your needs. You can also find both individual potassium supplements as well as supplements combined with other minerals, namely magnesium.
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About Potassium & Potassium Supplements
WHY IS POTASSIUM IMPORTANT?
Potassium is an electrolyte, so your body needs it to function properly. Potassium helps promote healthy function of the nervous system, and also helps muscles to contract properly. It is also essential for heart health and a regular heartbeat. If you eat a diet that is rich in potassium, this helps to counter the negative effects of sodium (salt) on blood pressure.
WHAT FOODS ARE RICH IN POTASSIUM?
A healthy diet that is rich in leafy greens such as spinach, citrus and vine fruits and root vegetables helps to ensure healthy levels of potassium in the body.
There are many potassium rich foods, such as:
- eggs
- fish
- wholemeal – such as wholemeal bread and pasta
- bananas
- apricots
- cantaloupes
While you can get potassium as part of a balanced diet, for those who aren't ingesting potassium rich foods, having a handy potassium supplement can ensure you stay strong and healthy.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS?
Symptoms of low potassium levels in the body include fatigue, constipation, tingling in the arms and legs, muscle weakness and painful muscles. If your diet doesn't enable you to get enough potassium, taking a potassium capsule can often solve this problem. You should however check with your GP first before taking potassium capsules, as your symptoms may be linked to an underlying health problem such as hypokalemia, where potassium levels in the blood are much lower than normal.
HOW MUCH POTASSIUM DO I NEED PER DAY?
The average adult needs 3,500mg of potassium a day. You should be able to get all the potassium you need from your everyday diet. A great way to introduce more potassium into your diet is to eat more fruit and vegetables. If you are not eating many potassium-rich foods, a potassium capsule is a simple solution.
IS POTASSIUM GOOD FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
Yes – eating a diet that is high in potassium can help maintain a healthy blood pressure. This is because potassium helps you lose sodium through your urine. Potassium also helps ease tension in the walls of blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure.
