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A high potassium level is an indication of hyperkalemia. This is dangerous as it may lead to changes in heart rhythm or even death.
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What is hyper potassium?
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How to pick up potassium level up in the human body?
Eat foods high in potassium, such as a banana.
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What can you eat to raise potassium levels in women?
There is nothing I can eat that will raise the potassium levels in women. But a woman could eat a banana to raise her potassium level.
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Is it true that heavy consumption of salt substitutes high in potassium present a serious clinical problem when aldosterone release is not normal?
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Is a potassium level of 6.1 anything to worry about?
Yes, it is too high and may cause cardiac dysrhythmias
Could my leg cramps at night be from a low potassium level?
According the research, a lack of potassium can give leg cramps at night. In order to prevent this, a person should eat food with high potassium such as banana.
