The document discusses potassium and sodium levels in the diet. It states that 98% of Americans do not get enough potassium, which can cause various side effects including muscle cramps, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. Low sodium can also cause similar side effects. The document provides tips for increasing potassium intake through foods like bananas, citrus fruits, and supplements. It recommends filling salt shakers with a 2:1 ratio of potassium chloride to sodium chloride to help maintain proper potassium and sodium balance in the diet.
The document discusses potassium and sodium levels in the diet. It states that 98% of Americans do not get enough potassium, which can cause various side effects including muscle cramps, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. Low sodium can also cause similar side effects. The document provides tips for increasing potassium intake through foods like bananas, citrus fruits, and supplements. It recommends filling salt shakers with a 2:1 ratio of potassium chloride to sodium chloride to help maintain proper potassium and sodium balance in the diet.
The document discusses potassium and sodium levels in the diet. It states that 98% of Americans do not get enough potassium, which can cause various side effects including muscle cramps, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. Low sodium can also cause similar side effects. The document provides tips for increasing potassium intake through foods like bananas, citrus fruits, and supplements. It recommends filling salt shakers with a 2:1 ratio of potassium chloride to sodium chloride to help maintain proper potassium and sodium balance in the diet.
The document discusses potassium and sodium levels in the diet. It states that 98% of Americans do not get enough potassium, which can cause various side effects including muscle cramps, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. Low sodium can also cause similar side effects. The document provides tips for increasing potassium intake through foods like bananas, citrus fruits, and supplements. It recommends filling salt shakers with a 2:1 ratio of potassium chloride to sodium chloride to help maintain proper potassium and sodium balance in the diet.
MISUNDERSTANDING Did you consume enough Potassium today? Well, if you did not, you are just like the other 98% of Americans who do not get enough Potassium in their daily diet.
What are the side effects for those who have low levels of Potassium?
LOW POTASSIUM SIDE EFFECTS: Weakness, Fatigue, Muscle Cramps, Muscle
Spasms, Muscle Damage, Confusion, Constipation, Abnormal Heart Rhythm, Tingling, Numbness, Water retention, and Swelling of the Extremities
What are the side effects for those who have low levels of Sodium?
LOW SODIUM SIDE EFFECTS: Weakness, Fatigue, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Spasms, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Seizures, and Coma
FACTS ABOUT POTASSIUM:
- Low Potassium intake can raise blood pressure
- High Potassium intake can lower blood pressure. - Potassium helps maintain hydration. - Potassium works with sodium to regulate the body’s water balance. - Nerve and muscle functions suffer when the Sodium-Potassium balance is off. - Low Potassium will effect nerve communication and manifest as brain fog, spasms, and fatigue. - Potassium is critical for proper insulin production and blood sugar regulation. - Potassium helps the body properly store glucose and helps cells receive glucose for ATP production. - Low levels of Potassium can also increase insulin, overtime, this will increase insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 Diabetes and an increased risk for heart disease. - Potassium will normalize heart rhythms. - Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) causes Potassium loss, as does a long fast or severe diarrhea. - Diuretics cause a lack Potassium due to water excretion. - Both mental and physical stress can lead to a Potassium deficiency.
Created by J C WHAT FOODS CAN I EAT TO INCREASE MY POTASSIUM INTAKE?
Citrus Fruits, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes, Green Leafy Vegetables, Avocado,
Sunflower Seeds, Bananas, Potatoes, and Beet Greens.
SUPPLEMENTS:
One of the easiest ways to supplement with Potassium is with Potassium
Chloride. Salt shakers can be filled with Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride (Salt). Note that Potassium Chloride taste just like salt.
HOW TO PREPARE SALT SHAKERS FOR PROPER RATIO OF POTASSIUM AND SODIUM?
1. Place 2 cups of Potassium Chloride in a mixing bowl.
2. Place 1 cup of Sodium Chloride in a mixing bowl (Only use Celtic Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt). 3. Mix Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride well for proper blend. 4. Fill salt shakers with Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride mix.
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2 Cups of Potassium Chloride 1 Cup of Sodium Chloride Mix well for proper 2:1 ratio
The daily requirement of Potassium is a little more than twice that of Sodium.
HOW MUCH POTASSIUM DO I NEED EACH DAY?
4,700 mg
HOW MUCH SODIUM DO I NEED EACH DAY?
2,200 mg
Helpful Tip: Note that it is common practice for doctors to treat high blood pressure by eliminating a patient’s Sodium intake and prescribing blood pressure medications. However, many are unaware that the majority of people would have greater success by just increasing their Potassium and Magnesium intake.
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