Potassium is considered both a mineral and an electrolyte; it’s a mineral that carries an electrical charge, making it an electrolyte essential for bodily functions like nerve signaling and muscle contraction. 

Your body needs potassium to build proteins and muscles, break down and use carbohydrates, maintain acid-base balance and control the electrical activity of your heart. It’s found in a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, soy and dairy products.

Your kidneys are responsible for helping maintain your body’s blood potassium balance.

Potassium can affect weight loss and control as follows:

1️⃣ Potassium helps the body use nutrients like iron, magnesium, and calcium to boost metabolism.

2️⃣ Potassium combines with magnesium to help muscles contract, grow, and be controlled. Larger, stronger muscles burn more calories.

3️⃣ Getting enough potassium each day can help reduce the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome.