What are some good sources of potassium?
Fish such as salmon, cod, flounder, and sardines are good sources of potassium. Vegetables such as broccoli, peas, lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes (especially potato skins), and leafy green vegetables such as spinach, lettuce and parsley contain potassium. Apples, bananas and apricots are also good sources (dried apricots contain more potassium than fresh apricots). What can happen if I don’t get enough potassium? Potassium deficiency is uncommon in the United States. However, a variety of factors can cause the loss of potassium from the body, including vomiting, diarrhea, and the taking of certain diuretic drugs. Moderate potassium deficiency can result in a variety of conditions, including hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, depression and fatigue. Severe deficiency may cause decreased heart rate, extreme muscle weakness, bone fragility and, if left untreated, death. What can happen if I take too much? Excess potassium intake can cause a condition called hyper
