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What Diet Should Be Followed In Case Of Low Potassium Level?
My doctor did a routine blood work up for me last week. He said my potassium levels are too low. This has been an issue for a few years. He said to get a salt substitute (which is high in potassium - like Mrs Dash) and to use it frequently. I forgot to tell him that I had been taking potassium pills 5-6 times a day but, had run out a few days before the blood work. I hate fish - all and bananas. Would a potassium rich orange drink w/no pulp every day be better than potassium pills?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
High potassium diets are potato,sweet potato,sword bean,drumstick.
To opt for 100 percent fruit juice instead of juices with added sugar, and drink juice in moderation since it can be high in calories. Orange juice provides 436 to 496 milligrams of potassium per cup, with fresh-squeezed orange juice containing the most.One cup of tomato juice provides 556 milligrams.Potassium pills can cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal gas, and other side effects.Usual therapeutic oral potassium supplement are given as 1 gram three times a day. You can take two cups of fresh orange juice or tomato juice three times a day instead of potassium pills.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
High potassium diets are potato,sweet potato,sword bean,drumstick.
To opt for 100 percent fruit juice instead of juices with added sugar, and drink juice in moderation since it can be high in calories. Orange juice provides 436 to 496 milligrams of potassium per cup, with fresh-squeezed orange juice containing the most.One cup of tomato juice provides 556 milligrams.Potassium pills can cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal gas, and other side effects.Usual therapeutic oral potassium supplement are given as 1 gram three times a day. You can take two cups of fresh orange juice or tomato juice three times a day instead of potassium pills.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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