10 Side Effects of Low Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Potassium Side Effect #6: Fatigue
None of us are able to keep on going constantly without a rest. While the fittest and strongest will have more stamina, even they will need to stop for a rest at some point. Once you do begin to feel fatigue, though, you know that a good meal and plenty of sleep will leave you feeling fresh again the next day. Sometimes, though, food and sleep do not do the trick.
Potassium directly affects the signals that are going from your brain to your muscles. If these signals are weak due to a lack of potassium, you are likely to feel tired and week. A lack of potassium could also affect the body’s ability to process energy-giving nutrients such as carbohydrates.
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