Potassium

Potassium is an essential mineral for the proper health and function of all cells, tissues and organs in the human body. Potassium (along with sodium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium) is an electrolyte, which means it conducts electricity in the body, as well as helps to regulate proper fluid levels. Potassium is essential to proper heart health, and is vitally important to skeletal and smooth muscle contractions, meaning it is essential for digestion and muscular function.

The general daily requirement for potassium in normal adults over the age of 19 is about 4,700mg.