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Why do we care about Potassium?

  • Potassium is a mineral found in many foods​

  • It is needed for muscle function, including your heart muscle, but too much can be harmful.

  • Your kidneys help regulate the levels of potassium in your blood, and if your kidneys are not working well, potassium can build up in your blood, causing weakness and harm your heart function.​

  • To help prevent too high a Potassium you may need to decrease or avoid foods that are high in potassium

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High Potassium Foods

Low Potassium Foods (Scroll down)

What is a safe level of potassium in my blood?

If it is 3.5-5.0………………………You are in the SAFE zone

If it is 5.1-6.0………………………You are in the CAUTION zone

If it is higher than 6.0……………..You are in the DANGER zone

High Potassium Foods (One serving = 1/2 cup unless otherwise stated)

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Low Potassium Foods  (One Serving = 1/2 cup unless otherwise stated)

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