Excess Potassium And Its Complications “Too Much Of Anything Is Harmful”
Electrolytes play a major role in the vital functions of the organs. Our bodies are made up of electrolytes, the electrolytes are the sphere of minerals and they are involved in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, functioning of the heart, maintaining the acid-base balance in the blood, regulating the body fluids level, controlling the blood pressure and also in the absorption of nutrients and excretion of wastes from the body. Our bodies are made of electrolytes that contain either positive or negative charges. The essential electrolytes present in our body are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. The electrolyte levels should maintain an equilibrium. Yet, often there is an electrolyte imbalance that causes a rise or fall in the levels thus, leading to certain serious medical conditions. Since electrolytes are involved in maintaining the fluid balance, consuming an adequate amount of water equivalent to the amount of water drained out of the body is recommended. I...