Potassium+CarbonateGreen

= = toc =Chemical Formula:=

K2CO3
=What Is Potassium Carbonate and What Does It Do?:= Potassium is an electrolyte that is involved with everything from muscle contractions to energy metabolism. Potassium is a mineral and it is found in our bodies inside and out of the cell. Potassium works along with sodium to keep fluid balance inside of the cell.

=Health:= These two working together helps regulates our blood pressure. In fact, studies have shown that people who consume enough potassium every day have healthier blood-pressures than those who don't. People who have too much potassium. It has the most affect on the circulatory system. You must get at most 5g a day.

=Foods:= Sweet Yams Apricots Bananas Dates Figs Raisins

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(Created By Deja Scarborough)

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