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2 Potassium(important nutrition from banana) What is potassium? Potassium, sodium and chloride comprise the electrolyte family of minerals. What is the function of potassium? - Muscle contraction and nerve transmission - Use by muscle as fuel - maintaining the body's proper electrolyte and acid-base (pH) balance - helping to prevent bones from thinning out at a fast rate. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=90&tname=nutrient

3 What can high-potassium foods do for you? - Help your muscles and nerves function properly - Maintain the proper electrolyte and acid-base balance in your body - Help lower your risk of high blood pressure What health conditions require special emphasis on potassium? Muscle weakness Confusion Irritability Fatigue Heart problems Chronic diarrhea Regular, intense exercise Use of certain diuretics

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