Potassium: not everyone needs to limit it

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1. Hi, I'm Neff Roligeé! Let's talk about potassium. Do you need to cut back on it? Not always!
2. Potassium is found in most foods. It helps your heart beat and your muscles work.
3. Your kidneys help keep the right amount in your blood. With kidney disease, it can get too high. But it can also get too low.
4. Too much can cause problems. Too little can cause problems, too.
5. So how do we know? Your blood tests tell us. High potassium often has no signs, so we check.
6. Only some people with kidney disease need less potassium. Some need more. It depends on your kidneys, your blood tests, and your medicines.
7. Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, even for many people who need less potassium. So ask us before you cut foods out.
8. Thinking about a salt substitute? Ask us first. Many have a lot of potassium.
9. We're here to help. Bring your questions to every visit. Let's take care of your kidneys together!

Neff's voice is AI-generated.