How is potassium used in the body?

The presence of potassium in your body helps to control the balance of fluid in your cells and in your blood. Potassium also works with another electrolyte, called bicarbonate, to maintain the pH of your blood and acid-base balance in your body. read more

Potassium is one of the most important electrolytes in the human body, with others including chloride, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium. As an electrolyte, potassium is vital to the healthy functioning of all of your body's cells, tissues and organs. read more

The body contains more potassium than sodium, about nine ounces to four, but the American diet, with its reliance on fast foods, packaged convenience foods, chips, and salt has become high in sodium (salt). read more