https://www.podobnutrition.com/categories/potassium-levels/ Recent content in Potassium levels on Samantha Podob - Nutrition Coach & Consultant Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.podobnutrition.com/2023/01/26/keeping-potassium-in-check-a-ckd-patient-s-guide/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.podobnutrition.com/2023/01/26/keeping-potassium-in-check-a-ckd-patient-s-guide/ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide, and one of the main concerns for people with CKD is managing potassium levels in their diet. Potassium is a mineral that is essential for the proper function of muscles and the heart, but when the kidneys are not functioning properly, they may not be able to remove excess potassium from the blood, which can lead to high potassium levels, also known as hyperkalemia, which can be dangerous.