A single serving of a potassium rich food each day can cut the risk of death from stroke in half! Two great sources of potassium are parsley and sunflower seeds. Bananas, unfortunately, though touted as a great source of potassium, lose their benefit when weighed against their high sugar content. site map	Potassium Also known as : (nothing else) USRDA : Men 6 grams, Women 3 grams Sources: Potassium can be found in the following foods: bananas beef broccoli butter cantalope carrot juice cream dates figs fish garlic green beans lima beans milk mushrooms nuts orange juice oranges parsley peaches peanuts pork potatoes raisins sunflower seeds veal wheat bran whole grain bread whole grain cereal yams yogurt Functions: Potassium is necessary for: building blood cells healthy digestive system maintaining fluid balance proper muscle function proper nerve function Deficiencies : Potassium deficiency (not enough) can result in: acne anorexia constipation continuous thirst edema hair loss high cholesterol insomnia low blood pressure muscle weakness nausea salt retention skin problems Overdose : Potassium overdose (too much) can result in: unknown powered by FreeFind	Sign up for our periodic newsletter to get the latest tips, tricks, hints, help, recipes, site updates, and much more.
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