Potassium is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves and muscles work as they should.
Most people get the potassium they need from the foods they eat. But if you have certain health problems, such as kidney disease, you may need to be careful about how much potassium you get. This is because too much potassium can be harmful.
You can control how much potassium you get. You can do this if you eat foods that don't have much of it and you don't eat foods that have lots of it.
The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Potassium is a nutrient. Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices about which foods to eat.
The foods in this list have less than 200 milligrams (mg) of potassium per serving.
Work with your doctor to find out how much of this nutrient you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.
Some foods and drinks may have hidden potassium. Food labels do not have to show the amount of potassium, but some do. Even if potassium is not listed, it may still be in that food.
Potassium may be found in:
You can control the amount of potassium in your diet if you know which foods are low or high in potassium.
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