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What does excess of potassium do to your body?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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  • MBBS
  • 8+ Yrs
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Potassium affects the way your heart's muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause heart attack.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a HOMA IR Test Test or Take a Urine Glucose(Fasting) Test

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