10 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Potassium (Plus High-Potassium Foods)

Most people don’t realize how important potassium is to our bodies. It plays a vital role in heart function, muscular function, and digestion. So the body can’t function properly when it doesn’t get enough potassium.

Note that getting the recommended potassium per day, 4,700mg per day, isn’t enough. According to research, the amount of sodium you consume affects potassium levels in the body. Too much sodium forces the body to excrete potassium.

Here are ten signs you’re not getting enough potassium.

1. Muscle cramps

Cramping in the arms and legs is common when muscles don’t have enough potassium. Muscle cells don’t function well …read more