Role of Potassium in Maintaining Health

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Role of Potassium in Maintaining Health

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Potassium is a very significant body mineral, important to both cellular and electrical function. It is one of the main blood minerals called electrolytes, the others are sodium and chloride, which means it carries a tiny electrical charge (potential). Potassium is the primary positive ion (cation) found within the cells, where 98 percent of the 120 grams of potassium contained in the body is found.

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