3. Digestive problems
Potassium deficiency may be one of the causes of digestive problems.
Digestive system muscles need signals from the brain to function properly. Potassium helps relay those signals. These signals tell the digestive system muscles to contract. With the help of contractions, the digestive system churns and properly the food so that it can be digested.
The brain cannot send these signals effectively when the blood potassium levels are low. This causes a weaker digestive system. Bloating and constipation can be caused by this.