Potassium

Preventive Intake: 99 mg

Benefits:

  • Helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
  • Increases energy, used to treat fatigue.
  • Increases muscle tone and athletic performance.
  • Decreases muscle weakness and leg cramps.
  • May help in preventing cancer.
  • Promotes nerve health.

Deficiencies May Cause: Irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness and build-up of lactic acid.

Food Sources: Yogurt, leafy greens, vegetable juice, potatoes, almonds, halibut, cod, turkey and chicken.