We hardly bother about minerals such as potassium. But you’ll be surprised to find out the ways in which it helps.
Recommended Daily Intake :
Men, Women 1.7-5.5 gm and Children 0.9-3 gm
And it…
a) Prevents acidity
b) Is essential for muscle contraction and a healthy heart
c) Promotes hormonal secretion
d) Helps kidneys detoxify blood
e) Prevents various hormonal disorders in girls and women
f) Helps boost the functioning of the nervous system
g) Overcomes fatigue
h) Reduces blood pressure
i) Reduces the risk of strokes
j) Helps lungs eliminate carbon dioxide
Sources :
Green gram, red gram, black gram, green vegetables, lotus stems, banana,orange juice
3 bowls lentils = 629 mg
2 bowls lotus stem (dry) = 3007 mg
3 tomatoes (medium sized) = 114 mg
1 glass milk = 140 mg
Deficiency :
Though rare, it causes fatigue,perspiration in hands and feet,slow healing of ulcers and fractures, poor appetite and irrational behaviour.
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