Potassium as Mineral – Rich Food Sources, Functions, Deficiency & Daily Requirements

Health Care Guide on Potassium (K) functions in Human Body, Absorption, Excretion, Regulation facts & disease – Hyperkalemia & Hypokalaemia in word/ .doc / ppt / .pdf format

POTASSIUM (K):

Potassium is the major intracellular cation. It is widely present in the body fluids and tissues.

Sources:

  • It is most widely distributed in vegetables.

Daily requirement:

  • Adult : 2-4 gms
  • children : 1-3 gms .Serum level 3.5-5.1mmol/L