Signs and symptoms of potassium deficiency are:

* Muscle weakness, muscle pain,
* Fatigue,
* Confusion and irritability
* Digestive problems,
* Heart problems.

What are your chances of suffering a potassium deficiency?
Although potassium is easily absorbed and available in abundance, some people may suffer from a deficiency of potassium:

* Athletes: because they sweat a lot, athletes lose more potassium than anyone else. Athletes should work with a nutritionist or a doctor specializing in sports to monitor their electrolyte levels and consider taking supplements of potassium,
* People suffering from digestive diseases: Any person suffering from celiac disease, Crohn’s disease or syndrome irritable bowel have more difficulty to absorb potassium,
* The drinking of alcohol: the more you drink alcoholic beverages, you need to urinate more and more so your body lose potassium,
* Persons under medical treatment, on diuretics or laxatives as: because some medications cause Diarrhea or loss of fluid, any person taking the drug daily doses should consult their doctor to ensure that their levels of potassium remain normal.

A cardiac arrest can occur especially if the changes in serum potassium have been abrupt.

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