The biggest sources of potassium in diet are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2013 cocoa
\n\u2013 legumes
\n\u2013 seeds, kernels, nuts or almonds
\n\u2013 tomatoes
\n\u2013 avocado
\n\u2013 poppy seeds
\n\u2013 parsley leaves
\n\u2013 mineral waters<\/p>\n
In most cases, the diet doesn\u2019t provide the right amount of potassium, which arises from low consumption of vegetables and fruits. It is therefore not very likely to provide excessive amount of this valuable electrolyte with the diet. On top of that, the potassium level in the body is strictly regulated \u2013 its excess is removed through kidneys or the gastrointestinal tract. If those regulating mechanisms get disturbed, however \u2013 there\u2019s too much potassium. What types of situations contribute to excess of this element in the body?<\/p>\n
Potassium overdose \u2013 is it possible?<\/h2>\n
The daily potassium requirement is about 4700 mg, slightly more is needed by pregnant women. The potassium requirement gets bigger in the event of factors occurring that cause the body to lose it \u2013 in such case it is necessary to quickly replenish the potassium supply in the body. Such situations are mostly taking laxatives and diuretics, diarrhea and vomiting, intense sports or kidney diseases. The diet offers very limited choices here \u2013 a potassium supplementation will work much better. Is it possible to overdose potassium this way? Certainly not, if you use the supplement as intended and at the dosages recommended by the manufacturer. Even assuming that you get the right amount of potassium with your diet \u2013 the excess of this element provided through supplementation will get effectively removed from the body through excretion of urine.<\/p>\n
What turns out to be a problem is kidney disorders that make it impossible to properly regulate the potassium level in blood, as well as states of intensified release of this element from the cells.<\/p>\n
Here are the most common causes of high potassium level in the body:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2013 bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract, generated by inflammations or ulcers
\n\u2013 kidney failure
\n\u2013 rhabdomyolysis, which is degradation of muscle cells due to traumas or traffic accidents
\n\u2013 cancer treatment with the accompanying degradation of cancer cells
\n\u2013 dehydration
\n\u2013 taking drugs that hold the potassium in the body (i.e. certain diuretics or circulatory disorder drugs)
\n\u2013 excess of insulin synthesized by pancreas or taken for a diabetes treatment<\/p>\n
Symptoms of excessive potassium in the body<\/h2>\n
The potassium level being too high \u2013 similarly to not enough potassium in the body \u2013 manifests itself mostly through impaired functioning of the heart. Because of that, the right potassium level in blood is necessary for proper conduction of neuromuscular impulses, and it also conditions the muscle spasms \u2013 the disorders of its level have a negative impact on the muscular conduction. Therefore, an excess of this electrolyte manifests itself through impaired functioning of the heart, arrhythmia, as well as weakened strength of muscles and muscle paralysis. On top of that, numbness and tingling can be felt in the limbs, as well as spasms. It is not uncommon for apathy and chronic fatigue to occur.<\/p>\n
Diagnosing an excessive potassium level can be confirmed by a characteristic EKG imaging and increased potassium level in blood tests. The treatment of hyperkalaemia consists of eliminating the cause, i.e. laying off the drugs or insulin or curing the underlying disease. Interim treatment includes IV injection of calcium gluconate or glucose.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Potassium is the most important electrolyte in the body, the amount of which is kept at a fixed level. The physiological concentration of potassium in blood is 3,5 \u2013 5,5 mmol\/l \u2013 every value above and below this range can lead to heart disorders. Excessive potassium in the body is defined as hyperkalaemia and occurs as often as hypokalaemia, which is insufficient potassium level in the body.<\/p>\n