Potassium is important component of our food and is necessary for normal functioning of nerve cells and muscles. Normal potassium levels in blood are 3.6-4.8. Reduced levels of potassium are due to many reasons like
- Eating disorders
- Use of diuretics and some antibiotics
- Use of excessive laxatives
- Abnormal kidney function
- Over production of aldosterone
- Dietary insufficiency
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Excessive sweating