19 Potassium K
Potassium is the most abundant mineral in cells.
It is one of the most basic minerals for human life.
Potassium paired with sodium
Called “Brother Ion," they work in cooperation with each other.
Potassium distribution
There is a total of 120-160g of potassium in the human body.
Of these, 2% are extracellular and 98% are intracellular.
Potassium and Sodium
We humans are made up of 60 trillion cells.
Potassium and sodium inside and outside each of the cells,
The fact that the pair of calcium and magnesium is in a certain ratio
It plays a very important role in people’s lives.
Magnesium and calcium are also a pair called “Brother ion".
We work in cooperation with each other.
Indefinite complaints and Potassium
The imbalance between potassium and sodium
It can lead to various indefinite complaints.
Potassium is abundant in cells,
That there is a lot of sodium outside the cell
Because it facilitates the transmission of information, etc.
This is because if the balance is lost, information transmission will not be successful.
Potassium is especially abundant in muscle cells,
Behind the less conscious symptoms such as numbness while walking
Maybe there is an excess or deficiency of minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
Potassium absorption and metabolism
What is the absorption and metabolism of potassium?
Potassium is absorbed mainly from the small intestine when eaten,
It is discarded from the kidneys. Potassium is also discarded from sweat.
Potassium regulation
The balance of potassium in the body is mainly controlled by the kidneys.
Symptoms of Potassium deficiency
What are the symptoms of a lack of potassium?
Potassium deficiency causes symptoms such as dehydration.
Other symptoms include the following:
dehydration
Anorexia
nausea
Weakness
Indifference
Anxiety
arrhythmia
Cardiac arrest, etc.
Potassium deficiency
Potassium deficiency is caused by the following symptoms:
vomiting
diarrhea
Abuse of laxatives
Antihypertensive diuretics, etc.
Potassium in such cases
During high blood pressure, stress load, diabetes, taking drugs, etc.
Be aware of potassium when taking it.
Diet to prevent high blood pressure
Avoid salt in your high blood pressure diet,
It is often said that.
In addition, as a diet to prevent high blood pressure
You can also take a lot of potassium.
In response to the salt and sodium you ate
An increase in blood pressure is called salt sensitivity, but
It is said that about 40% of Japanese people are highly sensitive to salt.
Those who react to such salt should refrain from salt
The fact that taking a lot of potassium lowers blood pressure
It has been proven in many studies.
Potassium loss due to cooking
Potassium is lost by cooking.
Potassium loss rate depends on the cooking method,
When boiled, about 30% of potassium is in the broth
It is believed that it will come out.
Sweat a lot In summer, potassium also sweats
Because it will go out
It’s a good idea to make a soup that you can drink with the broth.
Foods high in potassium
Potassium is abundant in fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and lean meats.
spinach
Komatsuna
Shiso
basil
Potassium check
Do you have enough potassium?
Let’s check the applicable ones.
If you have a lot of things that apply, it’s likely that you’re deficient in potassium.
I don’t eat fresh vegetables and fruits every day
Eat a lot of salty meals
Eat processed foods and fast foods often
Drink a lot of alcohol
Sweat well
Growing
I often have diarrhea and vomiting
I often hang my legs when I’m sleeping
Taking diuretics, laxatives, steroids
I have high blood pressure
Diabetic family
I feel a lot of stress