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Hypokalemia primary prevention

Introduction

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

Eating a diet rich in potassium can help prevent hypokalemia. Foods [1]high in potassium include:

  • French fries
  • White mushrooms
  • Avocados
  • Bananas
  • Bran
  • Carrots
  • Dried figs
  • Kiwi
  • Lima beans
  • Milk
  • Molasses
  • Oranges
  • Peanut butter
  • Peas and beans
  • Seaweed
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes
  • Wheat germ
References

References

  1. ↑ Daly K, Farrington E (2013). “Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia in infants and children: pathophysiology and treatment”. J Pediatr Health Care. 27 (6): 486–96, quiz 497–8. doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2013.08.003. PMID 24139581.

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