In order to maintain health, we should pay attention to the provision of nutrients. Whether it is trace elements, vitamins, or protein , they play an important role in the human body and have corresponding functions. Once certain substances are lacking, malnutrition will reduce resistance and even cause diseases. Some people have long-term lack of potassium and do not take it seriously, and there will be many reactions in the future. You should understand what changes are related to this substance deficiency. If you have them, it is better to supplement them as soon as possible. What changes will happen if
lack of potassium?
1, constipation, abdominal distension,
Potassium deficiency, many systems and organs of the body will be implicated, and many people's digestive ability will be poor, which is related to the insufficient supply of this substance. Absorption disorders or inappropriate dietary methods will cause insufficient potassium acquisition, which will affect intestinal peristalsis. The peristalsis speed is slow and the difficulty of defecation may lead to constipation.
Of course, those patients with mild potassium deficiency will have abdominal distension, nausea, loss of appetite, etc., and severe lack of potassium may lead to paralytic intestinal obstruction . If you want to protect your digestive system, potassium should be supplemented properly.
2, muscle weakness
Exercise properly and keep healthy. The muscles are relatively strong and the whole body is very strong. However, if the potassium deficiency continues, it may even cause hypokalemia , which will cause abnormal neuromuscular system function. The common feature is muscle weakness and seizure paralysis .
Due to lack of nutrients, the muscle excitation is reduced, so there will be corresponding symptoms. In severe cases, even the respiratory muscles are implicated, which shows difficulty in breathing and numbness of the limbs . If these cases are not careless, they should be examined and treated as soon as possible.
3, heart rate abnormal
. Under the influence of the lack of potassium, many patients have abnormal cardiovascular system functions, which will lead to reduced myocardial stress. There will also be various conduction block and arrhythmia . Patients with milder symptoms show sinus tachycardia . In severe cases, there will be ventricular tachycardia , and even cause the patient to die. To avoid these adverse consequences, when protecting the heart and maintaining cardiovascular system health, potassium should be obtained in sufficient amounts.
What foods can be consumed to supplement potassium?
There are many ways to supplement potassium. In addition to the effect of the medicine to meet the body's needs for potassium, you can also start with your diet. Many types of foods in life provide rich nutrients, among which potassium can also be provided to promote health. The more representative ones are Bananas, kelp and various bean foods .
should pay attention to balanced nutrition in the diet, and match meat and vegetables appropriately. Do not picky or partial to eating for a long time, so as to avoid some nutritional deficiency causing diseases. Of course, if there is a serious lack of disease, it is better to go to the hospital for treatment.
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