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Does your heart regularly skip a beat? Do your muscles cramp up often? Is your thinking slower than it used to be?
If any of these sounds like you, this could be because you have lower-than-normal levels of potassium in your body. The medical name for this condition is hypokalemia.
Potassium helps your heartbeat stay regular, your kidneys function properly and stop your sodium levels from spiking too high.
Potassium deficiency is more common than you think. Studies show that 9 out of 10 Americans—that’s upwards of 290 million people—are only getting about half the 4.7 grams of this essential mineral they need each day.
The normal range for blood potassium is between 3.5 to 5.5 mmol/L. Below this level, hypokalemia occurs. Very low levels of potassium in the body (less than 2.5 mmol/L) can lead to irregular heart rhythms and trigger cardiac arrest—which can be deadly.
So, what causes a potassium deficiency, and what are the signs and symptoms that warn you of hypokalemia? How can you restore levels of this mineral? This is exactly what we'll talk about in the rest of this video.
High Blood Pressure
If your cells don’t have enough potassium, the kidneys reabsorb sodium back into the blood vessels, and this can cause high blood pressure.
Irregular Heartbeat
Electrical signals that control your heartbeat don’t work properly, and your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly.
Muscle Weakness and Cramps
Cramps are unlikely with mild or moderate hypokalemia, but they may occur if levels drop below 2.5 mmol/L.
Weakness and Fatigue
Your muscles produce weaker contractions. Low potassium also leads to high blood sugar levels, which means less sugar is converted by your cells into energy.
Digestive Issues
If potassium levels drop too low, the intestines may stop moving and this can cause nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, bloating, constipation and abdominal pain.
Frequent Urination
Low potassium levels may prevent your kidneys from concentrating urine and keeping electrolyte levels balanced.
Tingling and Numbness
Hypokalemia can weaken nerve signals and lead to tingling and numbness in the hands, arms, legs, and feet. This condition is called paresthesia.
Breathing Difficulties
Studies found that people with hypokalemia or high blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia) were at a much higher risk of respiratory failure and needing a ventilator in the hospital, compared to people who had healthy potassium levels.
Brain Fog and Mood Swings
A deficiency may manifest through severe changes in mood and behavior, such as increased depression, anxiety, or irritability.
Kidney Stones
If you develop kidney stones, they may be a sign of potassium deficiency.
Potassium-rich foods include:
Celery, Beetroot, Spinach, Tomatoes, Salmon, Avocado, Pumpkin Seeds, Zucchini, Sweet Potatoes，Citrus Fruits，Swiss Chard，Pomegranate
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Timestamps:
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00:00 Low Potassium
01:34 What causes hypokalemia
02:28 Symptoms of hypokalemia
02:37 High Blood Pressure
03:23 Irregular Heartbeat
04:03 Muscle Weakness and Cramps
04:56 Weakness and Fatigue
05:37 Digestive Issues
06:16 Frequent Urination
06:40 Tingling and Numbness
07:06 Breathing Difficulties
07:57 Brain Fog and Mood Swings
08:29 Kidney Stones
09:22 Foods high in potassium
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