mineral2 cited uses
Potassium
An essential electrolyte mineral critical for maintaining fluid balance, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contractions (including heart rhythm), and blood pressure regulation.
What it’s good for
High Blood PressureStrong
Potassium promotes natriuresis (sodium excretion), reduces blood volume, relaxes vascular smooth muscle, and blunts the blood pressure-raising effects of sodium. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is a stronger predictor of BP than sodium alone.
Dose: 99–200 mg
Muscle CrampsModerate
Potassium is critical for maintaining the resting membrane potential of muscle cells. Hypokalemia causes depolarization of the cell membrane, increasing excitability and spontaneous contractions leading to cramping.
Dose: 99–200 mg