Potassium 100 Tablets - Solgar

Potassium 100 Tablets from Solgar

Mineral necessary for proper water balance

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

At the cardiovascular level, it is important primarily because of its influence on the regulation of muscle contraction and the level of fluids in the body. It has been shown in scientific studies that a diet with low levels of potassium leads to an increase in blood pressure compared to those who consume normal levels of this mineral.
Diuretics, medications with cortisone and preparations with digitalis can deplete potassium, which can lead to the appearance of disorders that can become more or less serious. In cases of hypertension and / or taking some of these drugs, attention should be paid to the possible need for potassium supplementation.

Potassium is also an important nutrient both for 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 rapid alarm phase, the resistance phase allows the body to adapt to stress and can be maintained for long periods. However, the hormonal response at this stage causes a significant decrease in potassium and sodium retention - one of the main factors that lead to symptoms associated with the stress exhaustion phase. Especially in individuals with chronic stress, the long-term decrease in potassium levels can lead to fatigue and exhaustion, hypertension and other cardiovascular, neurological, muscular problems, etc. The replacement of potassium levels is important to counteract the negative effects of chronic stress in the long term.