What serious health problem can result from not getting enough potassium in the diet?

Potassium  have many duties as an important mineral in our body. It helps in regulation of muscle contractions, fluid balance and maintenance of healthy nerve function. Potassium deficiency ( hypokalemia) is characterized by a blood potassium level below 3.5mmol/liter. It occurs when our body loses a lot of fluid. Common causes include diarrhoea,excessive sweating and blood loss.  8 signs & symptoms of potassium deficiency are:

Sources of potassium are:

Fruits , vegetables, beans & nuts

Lists of food which are excellent source of potassium along with the percentage of RDI found in a 100 gram serving:

Beet greens, cooked: 26% of the RDI

Yams, baked: 19% of the RDI

White beans, cooked: 18% of the RDI  

Clams, cooked: 18% of the RDI

White potatoes, baked: 16% of the RDI  

Sweet potatoes, baked: 14% of the RDI

Avocado: 14% of the RDI  

Pinto beans, cooked: 12% of the RDI  

Bananas: 10% of the  RDI

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