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The kidneys regulate potassium and sodium in the blood supply. Potassium is primarily contained inside the cells of the body while sodium is found primarily in the blood supply. They both act as electrolyte or electronic signals for the entire body. We often hear the term electrolytes often because an appropriate level of electrolytes allow premium chemical transfer. Many are unaware that our bodies work primarily on chemical electricity.
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How does potassium affect your blood pressure?
Yes potassium deficiency can cause many problems such as hypertension, because potassium is a very important mineral that help us feel and be healthy everyday. Potassium is found in the body cells.
Does your body produce potassium?
Potassium is a major electrolyte and essential mineral that is found in the body. It is important because it plays a role for blood pressure, muscle control, nerve function and for electrolyte regulation.
Why you use potassium instead of sodium in higher blood pressure?
Potassium is a mineral used to help lower blood pressure and moderate electrolytes in the body. Sodium is basically salt, and large quantities in the body creates high blood pressure. So, it is important to have sufficient potassium, or Vitamin K, and lower sodium or salt. Potassium is good. Too much for sodium is bad.
What foods are important to low blood pressure?
Potassium (bananas) and magnesium (dark green vegetables) are good foods for lowering blood pressure. Note that lowering blood pressure is a great way, but don't forget to eat foods that also prevent high blood pressure.
Why does one collapse with low blood pressure and with high potassium in the blood?
high potassium causes arrhythmias and the arrhythmias that it causes can reduce blood pressure causing someone to collapse.
Is potassium needed in order to survive?
Potassium is a vital nutrient to our survival. Primarily it helps control blood pressure and heart function. Too much is bad as well as too little. A banana has a good deal of potassium in it.
What elements affect blood pressure?
sodium and potassium
Lowering blood pressure is associated with what minerals?
Potassium
What mineral helps offset some of the effects sodium has on blood pressure?
You need 4,700mg of Potassium
What Mineral can increase blood pressure?
magnesium, potassium, and calcium
Does the thalamus control blood pressure?
no the cerebrum controls blood pressure.!.!
Does potassium increase blood flow?
YES! in fact, if it is not monitored, it can raise blood potassium to dangeriously high levels that can cause the heart's normal rythm to be disrupted.
