I suspect one of my problems is a lack of Potassium, I have moments of great feeling to very rapid downward trends, these are increased by late meals and too much sun. I suspect that the problem is Potassium? I have found a few times now that adding Potassium at critiqial moments makes a huge difference.
I am wondering wat the process behind this problem. But for now, im happy to get some relif from these attacks and will increase suplements over the next week to see if I can prove this to meself.
I will report back soon and would be interested to hear if others have found any similar findings.
bleu
Potassium in diet
Potassium is an essential mineral macronutrient in human nutrition; it assists in muscle contraction and in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Potassium is also important in sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates during metabolism.
A shortage of potassium can cause a potentially fatal condition known as hypokalemia, typically resulting in diarrhea, increased diuresis and vomiting. Deficiency symptoms include dry skin, acne, chills, diarrhea, impaired cognitive function, muscle spasms, arrhythmia, decreased reflex response, thirst, glucose intolerance, growth retardation, insomnia, cholesteroli , and decreased blood pressure.
Eating a variety of foods that contain potassium is the best way to get an adequate amount. Healthy individuals who eat a balanced diet rarely need supplementsi . Foods with high sources of potassium include bananas, avocados, celery and turnips, although many other fruits, vegetables, and meats contain potassium. Research has indicated that diets high in potassium can reduce the risk of hypertensioni . Soil conservation practices often focus upon the sustainable withdrawal of phosphorus from soil systems.
The 2004 guidelines of the Institute of Medicine specify an RDA of 4,700 mg of potassium. However, it is thought that most Americans consume only half that amount per day ([1]). Similarly, in the European Union, particularly in Germany and Italy, insufficient potassium intake is widespread ([2]).
Some people with kidney disease are advised to avoid large quantities of dietary potassium.
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