Paralysis can happen to anyone suddenly. The biggest reason for this is a head injury i.e. brain stroke. One thing that is often said about people suffering from paralysis is that it happens due to weakness in the body, but till date people have not been able to know that due to the deficiency of which mineral people become victims of this disease. A person needs 3 grams of potassium daily. So that the muscles, nerves and heart work properly."text-align: justify;">Paralysis kills a person due to these reasons
When the amount of potassium in a person decreases significantly, he gets temporarily paralyzed. In medical language, special terms are used for this. Which is called hypokalemic periodic paralysis (transient paralysis). When the muscles of the body start getting weak, it also affects the heart. When there is a lack of potassium in the body, the heart does not function properly. Due to this, the heart beat also fluctuates. That is why it is often said that ample amount of potassium is necessary in the body.
If you want to overcome the deficiency of potassium in the body, then you will have to include these things in your diet
Banana
Coconut oil
Potatoes
Sweet potato
How does potassium help the body function?
Blood pressure: Potassium helps reduce the effect of sodium on blood pressure.
Cell function: Potassium helps move nutrients into cells and remove waste products from cells.
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Bone health: Potassium can help prevent osteoporosis by reducing the amount of calcium your body loses through urine.
Leafy vegetables like spinach and collards
Vine fruits such as grapes and blackberries
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Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes
Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits
Meat
Certain types of fish, such as salmon, cod, and flounder
Legumes
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