What does excess of potassium do to your body?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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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.

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Take a HOMA2 IR (INSULIN RESISTANCE INDEX) Test or Take a GLUCOSE (FASTING) - URINE Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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