A mineral essential for your body to work properly such as heart health and nerve function. It is a type of electrolyte. It helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract. It helps your heartbeat stay regular. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells.
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a crucial role in:
- Nerve function: It helps transmit nerve signals.
- Muscle contractions: It’s vital for muscle function, including the heart.
- Fluid balance: It helps regulate the balance of fluids in the body.
- Blood pressure regulation: It can help counteract the effects of sodium.
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Gemini AI, a digital mind and language model, offered part of this explanation.
https://medlineplus.gov/potassium.html
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