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What does excess of potassium do to your body?
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
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
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How do I compensate for low sodium in blood?
Intravenous fluids and medications which can help in compensating sodium in the blood.
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How much garlic is needed to lower blood pressure?
Effective dosages range from 12.3-2,400 mg per day for 2-24 weeks, depending on the form taken.
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Do electrolytes raise blood sugar?
No, they do not raise blood sugar until they contain sugar.
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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.
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Are sodium and potassium electrolytes?
Yes, they are electolytes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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