ELEMENTS AND HEALTH

Potassium And Magnesium

How Do Humans Ingest Magnesium ? People can ingest magnesium in their

bodies by eating various foods such as whole grains, nuts, and green vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are particularly good sources of magnesium. For example salads. Humans can also ingest by drinking milk

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How Do Humans Ingest Potassium ? People can ingest potassium by fruits such

as pomegranates, avocados, papaya and bananas. Also apples, strawberries, cantaloupe and oranges pack a punch of potassium . Milk is also a good provider it contains nearly 377 milligrams of potassium per cup !.

How Does Magnesium Benefit The Body ? Magnesium helps the human body build

strong and healthy bones after all over 50% of magnesium is found in bones. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 

How Does Potassium Benefit The Body potassium may decrease a person's risk of

developing high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. It may also reduce stress, chronic anxiety and fatigue. Its also been known to help depression. It helps improve bone density and calcium levels.

What Happens To The Body If You Don’t Ingest Enough Magnesium

Some common symptoms of magnesium deficiency include backaches, headaches, muscle spasms, constipation, abnormal hearth rhythms, insomnia, anxiety, and a tingling feeling in the arms or legs.

What Happens To The Body If You Don’t Ingest Enough Potassium

Common symptoms are increased blood pressure, salt sensitivity, kidney stones, irregular heartbeat and muscle weakness. Also low calcium levels which will affect the bones  

How Do Magnesium And Potassium Interact With Each Other ?

Increasing the amount of potassium and magnesium in your diet may help prevent further deterioration of arthritis and, possibly, increase your bone density. also improves bone strength. 

How Do Magnesium And Potassium Interact With Each Other ?

magnesium and potassium have roles in a variety of bodily functions, including bone health and heart, muscle, nerve and immune system maintenance.Both help repair muscle lost that’s why athletes have very enriched diets .