Potassium – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023

Potassium (K) is an essential mineral that is necessary for normal cell and membrane function and for main- taining both fluid balance and acid-base balance. Potassium is furthermore very important for normal exci- tation, for example in nerves and muscle. It is widely available in several food products, with the most important dietary sources being potatoes, fruits, vegetables, cereal and cereal products, milk and dairy products, and meat and meat products. Potassium deficiency and toxicity...