Minerals Part 3: Potassium: Blood Sugar, Hormones, Mood, and the Sodium–Potassium Pump (Solo Episode)

May 18
27 mins

Episode Description

Episode Highlights With Katie

  • Why potassium is the #1 most underconsumed mineral today
  • How potassium runs the sodium–potassium pump that powers the entire body
  • Why potassium is the mineral of calm electricity and inside-cell stability
  • How potassium affects insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, and metabolism
  • The role of potassium in heart rhythm, muscle relaxation, and digestion
    Why low potassium mimics anxiety and hormone imbalance
    How potassium balances sodium and helps magnesium work better
  • The best food sources ... fruits, roots, coconut water, beans, greens
  • Why low-carb and RO water increase potassium needs
  • Practical ways to add more potassium without supplements
  • Why potassium is essential for cell voltage, hormone signaling, and nervous system safety

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