By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Potassium, a mineral and electrolyte, is essential for your cells, tissues, and organs to function properly. It plays a vital role in heart health, digestive, and muscular function, bone health, and more. While potassium is found in many foods commonly consumed in the US – including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, salmon, sardines, and nuts – only 2 percent of US adults get the recommended daily amount of 4,700 milligrams (mg).1 This is especially problematic because potassium is a nutrient that needs to be kept in proper balance with sodium in your blood. If …read
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