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POTASSIUM
| Benefits | Balances fluids in the body. Helps maintain a steady heartbeat and send nerve impulses. Needed for muscle contractions. A diet rich in potassium seems to lower blood pressure. Getting enough potassium from your diet may benefit your bones |
| Good Food Sources | Meat, milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes |
| Recommended Daily Allowance | M: 4.7 g, W: 4.7 g |
| Upper Limit per day | Not known |
| Did You Know? | Food sources do not cause toxicity, but high-dose supplements might. |