K, Let's Talk Potassium | A Different Perspective | July 27, 2024

Potassium is probably one of the elements on the periodic table that people know the least about. What is it used for, how do you get enough for your body to function optimally, and why is it difficult to test for? On this episode of A Different Perspective, Doc dives into the topic of potassium. He pulls out the studies, the science, and breaks it all down to empower you to reclaim your own health and support your body as it supports you!

Some of the questions covered in this episode include:

How does your body use potassium?: Doc lists a few of the many ways potassium is utilized in the body, painting a picture as to why the RDA for this mineral is so high.

What does a potassium deficiency look like?: Doc often shares the idea that health challenges might not be an illness or disease, but a deficiency. If roughly 98% of people are deficient in potassium, what are some of the signs that you might need to up your intake? Doc describes some of your body's signals to look for.

The untold story of potassium benefits: Potassium is used in many different ways by many different systems. What are some little-known ways this may be evidenced? From fatty liver to its influence on the heart and nerves, Doc connects the dots on a few ways you might benefit from increasing your potassium intake.

What foods are rich in potassium?: As always, Doc recommends getting your necessary nutrients through whole foods rather than from supplements (though he has recommendations for those as well if you need a temporary supplement). What should you pick up on your next grocery trip to improve your potassium levels?

In his Last 10%, Doc discusses the vitamin K shot that hospitals often give babies shortly after birth. Is it truly "just vitamin K" or is there more to it? Why is this shot administered to newborn babies? Is there a better way for Mama and Baby to receive these necessary nutrients? Doc digs into the facts and shows the receipts with articles and studies!

See the science-backed research, learn new facts about restoring health, and put yourself on the path to a better life. Watch now for all the details and set up a call with one of our doctors or health restoration coaches here: https://www.thewellnessway.com/clinics/

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For further information, check out these resources:

https://www.thewellnessway.com/potassium-this-electrolyte-mineral-is-crucial-for-health-and-energy/

https://www.thewellnessway.com/unrefined-salt/

Articles and studies cited in this video:

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-Consumer/

https://web.archive.org/web/20240105005022/https://www.verywellhealth.com/health-benefits-of-potassium-4588613#citation-23

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30301404/032

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21788603/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18326605/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23405890/

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminK-HealthProfessional/

https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=4669

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607070.html

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1076029616674825

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-201/subpart-G/section-201.323

https://sci-hub.st/10.1007/s12325-018-0707-z

https://med.virginia.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/237/2015/12/200110.pdf

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3348316/