The Paleo Diet® | Potassium
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Potassium

The electrolyte potassium is abundant in the human body and has a critical relationship with sodium. Maintaining potassium inside and sodium outside cells is essential to both nerve and muscle function. Many health conditions have been linked to the high-sodium/low-potassium content of the Western diet. The best dietary sources of potassium are vegetables and fruit.

Paleo Leadership
 
Trevor Connor
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Nell Stephenson
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Loren Cordain
Dr. Loren Cordain

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