Potassium 60s

Potassium in the extracellular fluid is necessary for normal muscular activity. It is important as an alkalinizing agent and maintains a proper acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues preventing hyperacidity. It is essential for muscle contraction and is therefore, important for the proper functioning of the heart, especially for maintaining a normal heartbeat. It promotes the secretion of hormones and helps the kidneys in detoxification of blood.

Potassium prevents female hormonal disorders by stimulating hormone production. It is involved in the proper functioning of the nervous system and helps to overcome fatigue. It also assists in reducing blood pressure and aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the brain and preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids. It is involved in nerve function, muscle control and blood pressure and a diet low in potassium and high in sodium may be a factor in high blood pressure.

The kidney is the main organ that controls the balance of potassium and removes any excess into the urine. Potassium deficiency causes undue fatigue, palpitations of the heart, cloudiness of the mind, nervous tremors, excessive perspiration of the hands and feet, and great sensitivity of the nerves. It may also result in slow healing of ulcers and fractures.