Potassium - 100 Tablets - Solgar

Mineral necessary for adequate water balance.

Therapeutic Indications:

• When taking diuretics (non-potassium sparing) when treating high blood pressure
• Elimination of edema and fluid retention when there is a potassium deficiency
• Relief from cramps, fatigue and muscle weakness (in conjunction with magnesium)

Potassium is a mineral found in foods such as bananas, oranges, avocados, potatoes, plums, mushrooms, beans, watercress and parsley. It is necessary for proper water balance, as well as for muscle contraction, nerve transmission and heart rate regulation. It is involved in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates and in the formation of glycogen (a form of glucose stored to be used according to energy needs).

At a cardiovascular level, it is important primarily because of its influence on the regulation of muscle contraction and fluid levels in the body. Scientific studies have shown that a diet with low potassium levels leads to an increase in blood pressure compared to those who consume normal levels of this mineral.

Diuretics, cortisone medications and digitalis preparations can deplete potassium, which can lead to disorders that can become more or less serious. In cases of hypertension and/or taking some of these medications, the possible need for potassium supplementation should be taken into account.

Potassium is also an important nutrient for both physically active people and in the body’s response to stress. The latter can be divided into three phases: alarm, resistance and exhaustion. After the brief alarm phase, the resistance phase allows the body to adapt to stress and can be maintained for long periods. However, the hormonal response in this phase causes a significant decrease in potassium and sodium retention – one of the main factors leading to symptoms associated with the exhaustion phase of stress. Especially in individuals with chronic stress, long-term decreases in potassium levels can lead to fatigue and exhaustion, hypertension and other cardiovascular, neurological, muscular, etc. problems. Replenishing potassium levels is important to counteract the long-term negative effects of chronic stress.