what does potassium do for your body????
2006-10-24 17:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by christian 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of every cell in the body. It, along with sodium, helps to maintain the electrical charge of all cell membranes. Without this charge the cell will die and so will the entire organism. Too much potassium can have the same effect, as can too much sodium. The body works continuously to maintain the proper concentration of these two ions.
2006-10-24 17:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also dangerous to not have enough potassium. Potassium is involved in muscle and nerve function.
2006-10-24 17:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium, calcium and sodium are needed by the body's muscles for strength.
2006-10-24 17:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is found naturally in tears. Further, many pregnant women take potassium if they had experienced a miscariage in the past. Don't know why but it obviously helps.
2006-10-24 17:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anne d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is involved in many chemical reactions - most notably in brain and heart functions.
it is very dangerous if there is too much potassium in your body as this can lead to heart attacks..
2006-10-24 17:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it maintains fluid and electorlyte balance in the body.
2006-10-24 17:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by answer-seeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋