Potassium

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Potassium	Potassium is a mineral found in a lot of foods. Good sources include leafy green vegetables, vine fruits (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin), and root vegetables (such as potatoes with skins). Potassium is also moderately abundant in beans and peas, tree fruits (such as apples, oranges and bananas), milks and yoghurts, and meats. Potassium helps with muscle and nervous system function. It also plays a role in helping the body maintain the balance of water in the blood and body tissues.

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Potassium is a mineral found in a lot of foods. Good sources include leafy green vegetables, vine fruits (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin), and root vegetables (such as potatoes with skins). Potassium is also moderately abundant in beans and peas, tree fruits (such as apples, oranges and bananas), milks and yoghurts, and meats. Potassium helps with muscle and nervous system function. It also plays a role in helping the body maintain the balance of water in the blood and body tissues.