Low Levels of Potassium

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ledonnelly75
ledonnelly75 Posts: 9 Member
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I have been using MFP for 2 wks and have noticed that I never achieve the daily potassium levels. Any suggestions?

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  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,136 Member
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    Not every food has potassium listed on the package info. It's not required in the US and Canada. You're probably getting enough, but you can't see the numbers.
  • ledonnelly75
    ledonnelly75 Posts: 9 Member
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    Interesting...thanks
  • kristydi
    kristydi Posts: 781 Member
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    If you're logging a whole food like a fruit, veggie, or meat you can add "USDA" to your search. Those entries usually include potassium.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
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    Google High potassium foods, some are potatoes, tomatoes, avacados, bananas... Plus lots more.
  • Tried30UserNames
    Tried30UserNames Posts: 561 Member
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    Have you had your electrolytes tested? Are you low in potassium?
  • ledonnelly75
    ledonnelly75 Posts: 9 Member
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    Thanks all - I appreciate the feedback!
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
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    As others have said, don't look to MFP for potassium tracking. Potassium is found in so many foods - grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, fish - that it's unlikely that you'd become deficient if you eat a variety of foods and have no medical problems. Also, if you have regular health checkups, potassium deficiency would show up on routine blood work.
  • manukahoneybadger
    manukahoneybadger Posts: 30 Member
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    Just discovered coconut water is v good for potassium
  • Lexieberry
    Lexieberry Posts: 182 Member
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    Bananas
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
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    My doctor tests me for it since I am on a diuretic. Speak to your doctor, if you are low, he can prescribe potassium for you, and it will be cheaper then OTC.
  • 93gemmac
    93gemmac Posts: 8 Member
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    If you're eating a balanced diet, I wouldn't worry to be honest. If you start to get symptoms of low potassium such as tingling/pins and needles in your hands and feet, muscle cramping, weakness etc, go get checked out by the doc but really very few people get deficient in potassium without there being another cause (usually due to diarrhea, vomiting, diuretic use etc)

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