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Potassium in diet

Definition:

Potassium is a mineral involved in electrical and cellular body functions. In the body, potassium is classified as an electrolyte.

Alternative Names:
Diet - potassium

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Function:

Potassium is a very important mineral to the human body. It has various roles in metabolism and body functions and is essential for the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs:

• It assists in the regulation of the acid-base balance.
• It assists in protein synthesis from amino acids and in carbohydrate metabolism.
• It is necessary for the building of muscle and for normal body growth.

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