Potassium, together with magnesium, helps to stabilize the heart cells. A potassium deficiency can weaken the heart and lead to cardiac arrhythmias.
Symptoms range from loss of appetite, fatigue, constipation or increased urine output to muscle weakness and reduced reflexes. Potassium is found in all unprocessed foods - this also applies to frozen foods. It is also found in abundance in drinks such as fruit and vegetable juices or milk and in processed foods such as potato products (puree, croquettes, French fries, chips) and chocolate and its products (cocoa drinks, chocolate pudding, etc.) The German Heart Foundation advises against taking potassium as a dietary supplement without consulting your doctor. This article only contains general information on the respective health topic. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions about which we have no knowledge. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.