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Potassium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Potassium (pronounced /pəˈtæsiəm/) is a chemical element. It has the symbol K (Latin: kalium) and atomic number 19. The name " potassium" comes from the word "potash", as potassium was first isolated from potash. Potassium is a soft silvery-white metallic alkali metal that occurs naturally bound to other elements in seawater and many minerals.Occurrence · Production · Isotopes · Properties · Potassium cations in ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium |
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Potassium
Potassium is an element (and an electrolyte) that's essential for the body's growth and maintenance. It's necessary to keep a normal water balance between the cells and body fluids http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4680 |
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Potassium
Potassium. Overview; Uses; Dietary Sources; Available Forms; How to Take It; Precautions; Possible Interactions; Supporting Research; Overview. Potassium is a mineral that helps ... http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/potassium-000320.htm |
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Discussion of function, deficiency, health effects, sources, research, and recommendations from the Linus Pauling Institute. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/potassium |
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Potassium in diet

Alternative Names Diet - potassium. Definition Return to top. Potassium is a mineral involved in electrical and cellular body functions. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002413.htm |
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Sources, uses, properties, and isotopes. http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/19.html |
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Potassium: The Test

Describes how the potassium test is used, when a potassium test is ordered, and what the results of a potassium test might mean http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/potassium/... |
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Low Potassium (Hyperkalemia) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment ...

Read about low potassium (hypokalemia) symptoms like vomiting, nausea, constipation, palpitations, abdominal cramping or bloating, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, fainting, or ... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/low_potassium/article_em.htm |
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Featured Nutrient: Potassium

The word “ubiquitous” comes to mind with potassium, a mineral found in all the body’s cells as well as in the fluid surrounding them. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/featured-nutrient-potassium
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Potassium carbonate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in alcohol), which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide 's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.History · Production · Applications http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_carbonate
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