Lisa's+page

Welcome to my page about... Potassium

Potassium (Po-tass-ee-um) is an element that is essential for the human body with k as it's symbol. It is also an electrolyte, a substance that conducts electricity. It's atomic number is 19 on the periodic table of elements. Potassium is needed for all living cells, keeping a normal water balance between cells and body flueds. It helps the response of nerves to stimulation, tissues and organs.All meats contain Potassium, along with some kinds of fish, (like cod, salmon and flounder) fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

Potassium is found dissolved in seawater and many minerals as ionic salt. In nature, it is found only as a compound.

Hyperkalemia is having too much Potassium in your blood and when you have too little it is known as Hypokalemia. Diarrhea, vomiting and excessive sweating are some of the things that can cause Potassium deficiency.

Potassium makes up about 2.4 percent of the weight of the earths crust and reacts violently to water. media type="youtube" key="OFG4Yr7lQzw" height="344" width="425" media type="youtube" key="pPdevJTGAYY" height="344" width="425"