Blood & Potassium

Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat.Yes, for every second that you are breahting, postassium has something to do with the ‘why’ behind it. Potassium helps your body a hundred thousand times a day by helping trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body, yet we often forget how important it is to eat potassium rich foods! Additionally, potassium helps your muscles to move, your nerves to work, and your kidneys to filter blood. So I ask you, when was the last time you checked what your potassium levels were via bloodwork? Your doctor probably knows what your levels are, but do you?

Potassium rich foods include:
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Avocados
Fresh fruits (bananas, oranges, and strawberries)
Orange juice
Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, prunes, and dates)
Spinach
Beans and peas

And- did you know that some meds can harm or hurt your lpotassium levels? Spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), and some ACE inhibitors actually raise your potassium levels, which can be a problems just like if your potassium was too low.Some diuretics for heart failure can make you lose potassium in your urine. If you are taking a diuretic, it’s important to have your potassium levels checked, and repleted as needed.

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