Had a routine blood test for done and have been notified of high level of potassium in the blood. I eat fruit smoothies every day made with both oranges and bananas would this cause the blood test to show the level? Apart from that I am well and fit.
am seeing the GP tomorrow just wanted to put mind at rest if you know what I mean especially when normally, any high levels could indicate kidney damage.

99mg is only 3% of the RDI. But a banana has approx. 24% of the RDI of potassium. Someone please explain. Thanks.

I remember doing a science experiment involving potassium and water but I cant remember why it reacted in the way it did, anyone?

Coral calcium or Natural Vitality’s CALM?
Can you explain why? Thanx.

I am on a potassium supplement along with numerous diuretics for Cardiomyopathy. I recently had my potassium tested and it was 4.7- I have heard that 3.5-4.5 are the normal range. My cardiologist is going to check me again in 2 weeks but did not change my potassium dosage. I am having pvcs, which I usually do anyway, but wondering if they are up because of the high potassium.

were 1.0 which is very low, don’t know why. I was told I had a panic attack, I say no. Was on Paxil for the last year for panic, I am almost off it, I am tapering I am down to 5 mg. I have watched my diet eating more potassium rich foods and have not had a problem since. Did I have a heart thing?I don’t think it was panic. I think I had a panic attack because I was having a heart issue. What do you think?
I was 38 at the time and not really overweight, 148 5 4". I dont know why it was so low, not on any meds at the time. Now on BP meds and my BP is okay like 125 / 85 , not perfect but I’ll take it. I do like to drink beer at night, but not like I drink a 1/2 a case or anything. Maybe 5-6. I do eat though, could that amount of beer depleet mt potassium levels?

Folks in our town believe that eating amorgoso or ampalaya would make blood pressure high, that is why they recommend it to anemic people. Is this true?

I know there is diabetic chocolate but people with kidney problems have a low potassium diet. My wife really misses her chocolate!!!

1. Dehydration can be described as a ________ water loss within the body, resulting in a drop in performance. (1 point)
2%
5%
1%
3%
2. It is estimated that ________ glasses of water are lost from normal kidney filtration on an average day? (1 point)

3. The average person should drink ________ glasses of water each day, just to replace the water lost during normal daily activities (1 point)
3-4
6-7
10-12
8-9
4. Dehydration is known to: (1 point)
Not affect brain functions
Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism
Lead to cases of diarrhea
Cause skin to take on a soft, supple texture
5. When would it be appropriate to consider a sports drink instead of water to re-hydrate? (1 point)
When lifting heavy weights for 30 minutes
When running for less than 20 minutes
When doing crunches and sit-ups for 15 minutes
When walking for less than 45 minutes
6. Sports drinks generally contain: (1 point)
Water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes
Sodium, protein, and water
Protein, electrolytes, and water
Potassium, protein, and salts
7. Endurance athletes sometimes suffer from water intoxication, a condition known as _______________. (1 point)

8. _____________ speed up the process of elimination of water and waste through the kidneys. (1 point)

9. Which of the following can act as a diuretic? (1 point)
Water
Milk
Coffee
Chamomile tea
10. ________________ can act as a diuretic in the body, leading to dehydration and causing problems with the body’s temperature controls. (1 point)
Coffee
Tea
Salt
Alcohol