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Health Tip: Potassium is an Essential Mineral
By LadyLively on October 29, 2015
Potassium is an essential dietary mineral, offering benefit to your heart, muscles, kidneys and nervous system.
Good sources of potassium include: potatoes, bananas, nuts, citrus fruits and avocados.
The University of Maryland Medical Center says potential benefits of potassium include:
- Improved bone health.
- Lower blood pressure.
- Reduced risk of stroke and heart attack.
- Helps the body get rid of excess salt.
Source: HealthDay
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