Hypokalemia

Nutrients connected to Hypokalemia

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• PotassiumDeficiency link

  Low blood potassium causes irregular heartbeat, cramps, weak or twitching muscles, fatigue and constipation. It is usually caused by diuretics, fluid loss, laxatives, adrenal or kidney disease or alcohol use disorder, rarely by diet alone.

• Licorice rootDocumented risk

  Regular intake of real licorice lowers blood potassium in pooled studies.

• MagnesiumDeficiency link

  Severe magnesium deficiency can come with low blood potassium.

• SennaDocumented risk

  Low potassium can follow frequent diarrhoea after long use.

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