Potassium is a mineral that is found in a high majority of foods and utilised within our body; it is an important element as it is needed to maintain normal functioning of our cells, tissues and organs including skeletal muscle contraction, cardiac muscle function promote healthy skin so it is important that the potassium levels remain within the normal range of 3.5 – 5.0. Potassium works alongside sodium (NA) to regulate fluid balance within our body and helps reduce and regulate blood pressure.
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A blood test is carried out to determine the potassium levels within your system. If your potassium levels are found to be too high (hyperkalemia), you will be advised by your GP to go on a low potassium based diet, from a personal perspective, I found this to be very difficult due to amount of potassium found in everyday foods. Alternatively, if your tests reveal low potassium levels (hypokalemia), you will be advised to increase your potassium intake. The normal daily intake of potassium for a healthy adult is 3500mg (3.5g).
Potassium Levels
Below is a table identifying the potassiumm levels found in humans:-
Low Potassium Levels
3.5 mmol/litre
Normal Potassium Levels
3.5 – 5.0 mmol/litre
High Potassium Levels
5.0 – 6.0 mmol/litre
Dangerously High Levels
6.5 + mmol/litre
Factors that may change potassium levels
It is also important to maintain the correct levels of sodium (NA) and magnesium levels in our body. Imbalances in these two minerals will change potassium levels. The normal sodium level range is 135-147.
Conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes may change the levels of potassium and naturally a high or low potassium diet will cause levels to fluctuate.
Potassium Levels
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Potassium is a mineral that is found in a high majority of foods and utilised within our body; it is an important element as it is needed to maintain normal functioning of our cells, tissues and organs including skeletal muscle contraction, cardiac muscle function promote healthy skin so it is important that the potassium levels remain within the normal range of 3.5 – 5.0. Potassium works alongside sodium (NA) to regulate fluid balance within our body and helps reduce and regulate blood pressure.
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Dietary regulation
A blood test is carried out to determine the potassium levels within your system. If your potassium levels are found to be too high (hyperkalemia), you will be advised by your GP to go on a low potassium based diet, from a personal perspective, I found this to be very difficult due to amount of potassium found in everyday foods. Alternatively, if your tests reveal low potassium levels (hypokalemia), you will be advised to increase your potassium intake. The normal daily intake of potassium for a healthy adult is 3500mg (3.5g).
Potassium Levels
Below is a table identifying the potassiumm levels found in humans:-
Factors that may change potassium levels
It is also important to maintain the correct levels of sodium (NA) and magnesium levels in our body. Imbalances in these two minerals will change potassium levels. The normal sodium level range is 135-147.
Conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes may change the levels of potassium and naturally a high or low potassium diet will cause levels to fluctuate.