Potassium Deficiency Symptoms: How a Daily Boiled Potato Can Restore Your Levels

A fascinating study by researchers at Harvard University found that people with low potassium levels are more likely to suffer from headaches, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps, constipation, rapid heart rate, confusion, and cardiovascular diseases.

It is therefore important to regularly check your potassium levels in routine blood tests.

Common Causes of Low Potassium Levels

The most common reasons for low blood potassium include:

• Regular use of certain medications (especially laxatives)

• Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea

• A diet chronically lacking in potassium-rich foods

• Abnormally high secretion of a hormone called aldosterone

Is Banana the Best Source of Potassium?

It’s widely believed that bananas are the best way to replenish potassium, but an even better source is boiled potatoes.

To compare:

• A medium banana contains around 422 mg of potassium

• A medium boiled potato contains a whopping 926 mg

If you eat one boiled potato a day, you can quickly restore your potassium stores. If possible, consider consuming the water the potato was boiled in, as some of the potassium leaches into it during cooking.