What does potassium do for the human body?

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What does potassium do for the human body?

2007-03-18 06:16:01 · 5 answers · asked by Troublemaker 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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It aids in muscle contraction. If you frequently get leg cramps or any other muscle cramps, one of the reasons could be that you have a low amount of potassium in your body.

2007-03-18 06:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by xdiabolicalsound 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2016-12-01 14:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You need it for a healthy heart it also helps to keep you from getting cramps.

2007-03-18 06:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

I believe it helps regulate your blood pressure. It helps it stay low.

2007-03-18 06:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by maven 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium#Potassium_in_nutrition_and_medicine

2007-03-18 06:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by com1989 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋