Potassium
Scientific name
K
Effect
Helps the body in regulating the water balance and the acid base balance in blood and tissues. It is important for growth in general and for growth of the muscles in particular.
Possible causes of shortage
Unbalanced nutrition or use of certain medicines, like diuretics or laxatives.
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