Daily dose
The recommended daily dose is between 2g and 6g.
Properties
- Regulation of osmotic pressure
- Homeostasis
- Diuretic
- Various cellular mechanisms
- Nerve conduction
- Contribution to heart rate
Indications
Requirement
- Heart problems
- Paralysis (e.g. after diarrhoea or gastroenteritis due to lack of potassium)
Excess
- Heart problems
Observations
Potassium in ionic form (K+) is an ion that is very present in cells and is actively involved in cellular homeostasis, especially in the heart.
In the case of cramps, potassium intake can help, but generally, with a healthy diet, there is no need to take potassium supplements.