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How does potassium help your heart?
How does potassium help your heart?
How does potassium help your heart?
A recent study provides early evidence that increased potassium may help prevent hardening of the arteries, which contributes to serious heart-related conditions.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What does excess of potassium do to your body?
Potassium affects the way your heart's muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause heart attack.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Do electrolytes raise blood sugar?
No, they do not raise blood sugar until they contain sugar.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is the effect of a high sodium level in the blood?
High sodium levels can lead to coma hence, one should report it to a doctor as soon as possible.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is hyponatremia?
It occurs when the concentration of sodium in the blood is very low.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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