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Low-potassium foods can help a person lower their potassium levels. Examples include fruits, vegetables, and lean protein sources. Potassium is a mineral found in various foods.
However, the daily value (DV) of potassium — the daily intake that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends — is 4,700 mg. Bananas contain 422 mg of potassium per medium fruit.
Most Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. So they also don’t get enough potassium. Diets that include highly processed foods are higher in sodium and also tend to be low in potassium.
You don’t hear much about potassium—but you should. It’s important for muscle strength, nerve functioning, and a healthy cardiovascular system, says Janet Brill, Ph.D., R.D., a Philadelphia ...