1. Fatigue and weakness
One of the first signs of potassium deficiency is weakness and fatigue.
There are multiple ways potassium deficiency can cause fatigue and weakness.
Your muscles produce weaker contractions when the blood potassium level is low because potassium helps regulate muscle contractions.
The usage of other nutrients in your body is also affected by a lack of potassium in your blood. This causes fatigue.
These are some potassium-rich foods:
Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates, are also high in potassium)
Cooked spinach
Cooked broccoli
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Mushrooms
Peas
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Eggplant
Pumpkins
Leafy greens
Orange juice
Tomato juice
Prune juice
Apricot juice
Grapefruit juice
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