Hydrogen, helium, lithium beryllium boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, argon, potassium calcium. I wonder if this catchy melody can evoke memories from some people?
Periodic Table of Elements As a must-memorize project for junior high school students, do you know the role of the elements it contains in life? The protagonist we are going to talk about today is among them.
Everyone knows that calcium supplementation is important. Calcium deficiency in the human body can easily cause chronic diseases such as osteoporosis , but many people do not realize that potassium supplementation is equally important, and the harm of potassium deficiency is greater than calcium deficiency.
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Important role of potassium
. Maintain nervous system
If the intake of potassium in the human body is insufficient, it will cause nervous system diseases, because potassium has the effect of neuromuscular conduction. If the content of potassium in the human body is insufficient, it will cause nerve disorders and mental instability.
Especially for people who are engaged in various occupations that are concerned, insufficient potassium content can cause anxiety, insomnia, mental disorder, and suspicion.
. Maintaining acid and alkalinity of the human body
Potassium plays a key role in human acid-base mediation together with sodium in the human body. The human body works and learns repeatedly in an acid-base balance state. When this acid-base balance is broken, it is when the human body gets sick.
And potassium can mediate the balance of pH and alkalinity in the human body at all times. If the intake of potassium is insufficient, it will directly affect the acid and alkalinity balance of the human body, causing illness in the human body.
. Maintain neuromuscular excitability
Only when potassium ion is within the normal range can the human body's neuromuscular junction work normally and maintain normal neuromuscular activities. If the potassium ion concentration is too high or too low, it is easy to cause weakness in the limbs.
. Promote normal myocardial activity
Potassium ions are within the normal range, and the electrophysiological activity of the myocardial muscle can maintain normal function. If the concentration of potassium ion is too low, the myocardial conduction system will slow down. If the concentration of potassium ion is too high, there will also be excessive bradycardia and cardiac arrest .
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signals may prove that you are deficient in potassium
. Limb weakness, across numbness
If the human body lacks potassium, it may cause weakness in the limbs and even numbness of the limbs, and some patients may even experience numbness of the lips.
If the above symptoms occur, the patient should go to the emergency department as soon as possible and conduct blood biochemical tests if necessary to clarify whether hypokalemia occurs.
.Dry mouth and tongue
The human body has not only potassium but also sodium ion . To maintain body fluid balance, the sodium ion content naturally needs to remain in equilibrium. In the human body, the sodium ion concentration is affected, and the urinary system is affected relatively greatly.
If the sodium ion level is too high, the potassium ion content may be too low, it may cause the urinary system to operate normally, and the urine production speed will accelerate after abnormality. In addition, the concentration of sodium ions in the human body is high, which can easily cause symptoms of dry mouth and tongue.
.Arrhythmia
Potassium ions have important electrical activity conduction functions. If potassium deficiency occurs, it may induce various degrees of arrhythmia, including rapid arrhythmia and slow arrhythmia.
Arrhythmia is mainly manifested as palpitations and palpitations. If palpitations and palpitations occur, the patient needs to go to the emergency department as soon as possible to undergo a blood potassium test to determine whether there are any arrhythmia caused by hypokalemia and electrolyte disorders .
. Frequently fatigued
Every cell in our body needs an appropriate amount of potassium to ensure its operational function. If potassium is lacking and the cell energy is insufficient, people will be tired.
If you sleep well and you will be exhausted after a little exercise, you may have to consider supplementing potassium.
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e 4 foods can effectively relieve
. Nori
海1 is rich in potassium, and the potassium content is 1796 mg per 100 grams, which is very high in vegetables. It is also rich in protein , vitamins and iodine, which has a good effect on human health.
Don’t have an appetite, so you might as well make some seaweed egg soup. Cut the seaweed into shreds, soak it in warm water and wash away the remaining sand and impurities. Boil the water and add the seaweed and chicken essence. The seaweed itself is salty, so it is recommended not to add salt. After boiling, beat in the eggs and put a little vegetables out of the pot.
. Edamame
Edamame is fresh soybeans, and every 100 grams of edamame contains 478 mg of potassium. Moreover, there are few pests and diseases in legumes, and edamames are covered with a layer of furry "armor", which can effectively resist pests and diseases. Edamas generally do not use or rarely use pesticides during their growth.
EDAPORE is a favorite of many people, but there is a tip: put in the pepper and large slices of green onion and ginger, and cook directly into the pot. Do not add salt first. This can maintain the green color of the edamame and enhance appetite. Add salt and mix well when eating. You can also use peeled edamame diced pork.
.Durian
Durian is the food introduced from tropical regions, just like the stinky tofu in our country, smells smell smelly and tastes delicious. Durian has extremely high nutritional value, and its flesh contains a lot of starch, sugar, fat, carbohydrate and protein. Every 100g of durian contains 261mg of potassium.
Durian has the effects of strengthening the body, strengthening the spleen and qi, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang. It is also heat-like, dispelling cold and blood, and reducing dysmenorrhea . However, it should be noted that although durian has good potassium supplementation. However, durian cannot be consumed too much. Overeating can easily lead to dryness and heat in the body, causing symptoms such as fever, dry throat, and dry tongue.
. Potatoes
Many potatoes also contain a lot of potassium elements, and the ones with higher content are sweet potatoes and potatoes. The potassium content in sweet potato is about 475mg/100g, and it also contains a variety of nutrients such as β-carotene , vitamin C, etc., and is also relatively cheap. It is a good potassium supplement food.
potatoes, which are commonly known as potatoes, have a potassium content of up to more than 900 mg per 100 grams. There are many ways to cook potatoes, such as roasted potatoes , making potato flour , stir-frying, etc. Among them, the best potassium replenishment effect is roasted potatoes, especially roasted potatoes with skin, which have a higher potassium content.
In addition, the potassium content in potato foods such as purple potato, cassava , taro are also relatively high.
It should be noted that it is best to supplement potassium by dietary supplementation. Using potassium supplementation drugs requires the guidance of professional doctors in regular hospitals. Children should take 1600 mg of potassium per day and 2000 mg of adults per day. Improper potassium supplementation or even excessive potassium supplementation can cause serious harm to the body, resulting in confusion, difficulty breathing, and even cardiac arrest.
