7 Signs of Low Potassium: How many do you Have??

Is my potassium low? What are signs of low potassium?
Potassium helps with fluid balance, muscle contraction, and nerve impulse transmission. If potassium is too low these functions will suffer, and so will your health & happiness.
Your body controls your serum potassium level very tightly. It will steal potassium from muscles, bones and even your brain to keep the serum potassium within normal limits. Therefore, you can have a normal serum potassium lab result, and still be very deficient in potassium.
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[@hamstersniffer]

I literally had every single one of these symptoms and pretty bad. Nine months on a potassium rich KETO diet and I now have no such symptoms . Love ya Dr Berry!

[@kathymyers7279]

Been on keto 2 years. Have all these symptoms. I feel so much better eating more carbs. I can even sleep better.

[@CatWoman6]

Kathy Myers seems different eating styles work for different bodies.

[@user-eo5bh2zg2f]

How do you get potassium with keto?

[@ihci]

@@user-eo5bh2zg2f veggies

[@donnileerobinson5632]

I did the samething.

[@mightyboss375]

1. Physical weakness. 2. Mental fatigue . 3 Muscle cramps twitches. 4. Constipation, bloating 5. Heart palpatations. 6. Edema, swollen joints, ankles. 7. Muscle aches. 8, Finger and toe numbness.

[@marysimon]

Thank you!

[@scottfergusson8411]

Potassium

[@Eflodur]

Thx you man. on all the comments these kinds of comment I love the most!

[@randabuffer6562]

Holy Crap I have all thoes 😑

[@speaktruth9313]

Hyper aldosterone with adrenal tumor.. look it up..causes low potassium and those side effects you mention

[@emmashowalter2792]

I had my sodium, potassium and sugar drop badly once and end up in ER! Horrible experience! They said, I was at the verge of cardiac arrest! One lesson learned!

[@show_me_your_kitties]

I had a trip to the hospital yesterday, was the wake up call I needed. I now know I have a major potassium deficiency. I had no idea it could do what it ended up doing to me on Saturday morning. The cramps were so bad I asked my partner to take me to the hospital, the pain was unbearable. I couldn't walk or even stand. The nurse gave me potassium and I felt better than I have in years. And I thought I was someone who ate a well balanced diet. For two years I wake up sore and stiff, thought I was just getting older. Thank you so much, I'm making some changes in my health.

[@DublinCologne]

May I ask how much MG of potassium do you take daily? I am in Keto/ Sometimes carnivore diet. Thank you!!!

[@walterscott2286]

Similar here. I eat very, very healthy, yet often feel like I'm on the verge of cramping up.. throughout my body. And after a strenuous day of heavy exercise, I sometimes get awakened early in the morning with horrendous inner thigh muscle cramping. Like a severely painful heart attack of the thigh muscles. I've come to realize that exercising daily, doing TOO MUCH of that, really burns up the potassium stores. Also, natural magnesium (dried pumpkin seeds, nuts, leafy greens, avocados, etc) I've learned helps the body to hang on to much needed potassium.

[@show_me_your_kitties]

@@DublinCologne Hello 🙂 I take 198 MG a day.

[@terrymedlicott3580]

53 years old and have all the symptoms , palpitations scared me lately ....8 beats then a massive thump continuous for hours ! Why do our GPs never tell us about this ?

[@amandaclark2340]

Me too. I'm not even sure if I should be taking magnesium or potassium or both. N how do they interact n how much? I also hv muscle twitches like restless legs 🙄 im 45. Wish I had a Dr. I'm just going to buy some n see

[@19Murad77]

@@amandaclark2340 I'm not a doctor but both of them should be good (you also need enough sodium in your diet to absorb the other electrolytes, plus other things like zinc and at least a little bit of taurine or magnesium for instance won't do it's work). A balance between the various minerals and other nutriment is important. Potassium is usually causing more cramps in the extremities (feet, hands, twitching eyelids) I had those symptoms for decades since my teenage years and it is gone now. Potassium is also very important to make the chloridric acid (might be translated a bit too literally from french) for your stomach, that had also been a very big problem for me as I realized years later.

[@bigred9428]

@@amandaclark2340 , Restless legs are more of an iron deficiency, I think. My mother suffered from leg cramps, then I started suffering from them a few years back, and when I took Magnesium, they went away (ish). I added Potassium that my doctor prescribed, and that was the extra thing I needed. So I'd say, use both. Magnesium Glycinate is a good general magnesium. I use Nature's Bounty that I got from Costco, and it seems pretty good. Potassium can be caustic, so you can't lie or recline for at least 20 minutes after taking it.

[@walterscott2286]

Definitely get plenty of natural, bio available magnesium. It calms the nervous system. It counterbalances the muscle fiber contraction mineral calcium. Magnesium helps the body to hold onto potassium. Dried pumpkin seeds "pepitas", nuts, leafy greens, avocados, bananas are all reliable sources of useable magnesium. Magnesium Oxide is a bad choice. Not bioavailable. Magnesium Orotate or Glycinate I have read many times are good if you want to rely on a supplement.

[@lucassamson5413]

7 signs -Physical weakness -Mental fatigue/irritability -Occasional Muscle Cramps -Constipation -Palpitation -Fluid Retention/swelling -Muscle tiredness when you wake up You're welcome. Edit: sorry im also in a hurry so i didnt check my grammar 🤘

[@dr50]

feel better now?

[@NateIcke]

You are*

[@NateIcke]

You're*

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

All these signs can most likely be a deficiency in the mineral magnesium, NOT potassium. Jyst my opinion. Magnesium is the mineral that is most often lacking or too low in the human body. That is why we need to supplement with a magnesium capsule. 300 to 400 mg per day. Viola, you feel better. Magnesium helps in over 300 bodily functions including that of your vital organs. Jean.

[@cityofcharlesdirt6811]

Thanks!!

[@colajax]

I started potassium tabs, and have been able to cut my HBP meds, resulting in a NORMAL BPressure.. never before in 30 yrs!!!!

[@sylviac.6778]

Me too! Totally off of mine by believing the Doc than that da_n RDA, plus my headaches are gone because of SALT. I love salty foods but was told it was bad for me. I look up everything now. BP meds can eventually cause glaucoma, nearly always cause ankle edema then they tell me too much salt, and 90 % constipation and other gut issues. WOW. Lie after Lie. I have been researching stuff for over 10 years, was hard to find the truth, and so many falsified studies.But truth coming out! Thanks again Doc!

[@kimberlywallace4514]

How much potassium you take and when? What brand do you buy? When should I take , please help , my bp is high doctor give me medicine but it made my stomach sick after took one pill I stop. Thank you for your time.

[@jeffycump523]

How much do u take aday in ml grams

[@isaaccardenas1844]

Wonder why doctors don’t tell there patients to take minerals

[@skinnydee1886]

@@kimberlywallace4514 It seemed that Cello Demers didn't cared to answer your questions. Just google "dosage of potassium" and you'd find your answer.

[@kathlake4009]

I once had my potassium level drop so low that I nearly died. I was hospitalized with delirium for 2 weeks, in a rehab facility for 2 months, and cognitive and memory impairment for nearly 2 years. As a Mensa member the final condition was the worst. Low potassium is no joke!

[@anniematthew2608]

Glad you’re feeling better. Thank you for sharing.

[@GaryBlankenship96b40]

Can high pitasdium cause muscle cramping

[@CDConsulting]

I didn’t know that was seriously serious. Thanks for reminding and warning us!

[@SteviePaints]

I passed out in an airport, and the emergency room found I had low potassium. We had been vacationing, and I had not had enough water or food. I did not realize the danger - it can stop your heart. I am thankful they identified the problem so quickly.

[@kernow9324]

I used to have all of those symptoms and ended up in hospital with a suspected heart attack. While in the hospital I was put on a potassium drip. I felt much better afterwards. It's so frustrating when I tell my doctor I feel like my potassium is low. They just don't get it. Rather than prescribing electrolytes and suggesting which foods I should eat, they always want more tests and hospital visits. I was on the operating list for 12 months before I finally said enough. Now I eat more healthily and take a potassium supplement every day I feel so much better. Nobody explained fully what the proposed surgery was actually for, but it involved going through my nose! No, thank you.

[@emmashowalter2792]

WOW! They practice, you know?

[@barbarawarren9443]

They'll bleed you dry if they can, rather than fixing the problem. They don't want to lose customers. Since I had A-Fib last year, I found my heart is actually perfect. I had to fire my cardiologist because he wanted to give me blood thinners, which I refused. Since I added extra magnesium and potassium, I don't even have the simple arrhythmia that I've had since I was a child. The cardiologist said he gives everyone blood thinners after A-Fib, just so he can prevent strokes, whether people need them or not! I guess they have to cover their arsses because they don't want people to see that their heads got stuck up there. 😂😅🤣😆

[@leah__gail]

It is truly up to us to do our research and take care of ourselves! ❤

[@karenforcer6869]

I recently had very low potassium, 2.7 I think. I had been passing out and called the ambulance. After my blood work showed the severe potassium level an infusion was started immediately! You can die from too low in potassium. Thank God they found it and helped me quickly.

[@rebelgirl5585]

I’m very angry at myself and my doctors. About 10 years ago I allowed a dr to put me on metapolol for heart palpitations. I told him at that time that taking potassium seem to make palpitations go away. I got a dumbfounded look. I also got the same look when I told my PCP years later. They both knew I had one thyroid removed at 12 yrs old. Years later I’ve learned more and can’t believe that the doctors didn’t make the connection. I found out I have Hashimoto after thyroid cancer. I understand why doctors say not to get information from the internet. They are afraid we might figure out, like I have, that they are clueless. Thanks so much for providing us with information that is actually life saving and not detrimental like the big pharma “doctors” who also never told me the side effects of the Crestor and PPI’s. It’s Time we all leave the pill pushers.

[@sarahb.6475]

When I am low on potassium I get very little deep sleep! If you have those exercise watches that record your sleep cycle you can know when you are running low because you will have very little deep sleep!

[@Rubbersidedown2020]

congrats on your new baby .

[@debramagee7358]

Saw that video. Beautiful boy. Expecting our 5th grandson in April. Looking forward to it. So happy for you & your wife.

[@sailajagangavarapu1721]

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[@dinahbeverly5777]

Really enjoyed this video. I had cancer, I'm a 15 year survivor, and after 9 months of chemo it really messed my up. I have to take 2 potassium tablets daily, also 2 B-12 injections weekly, and serveral other meds. Since being on potassium I feel so much better. I definitely recommend getting tested for your potassium level. It's worth it folks.

[@bettyausten9533]

What form of potassium are you on?

[@pulldeauxduck2480]

4 years 6months Survivor,colon cancer drink h2 o 🦆🦆

[@patriciag5683]

My husband is currently going through chemo for lung cancer. The chemo causes bad constipation at times and i kept saying that's a sign of insufficient potassium. I myself began using potassium so that i could lower/stop blood pressure issues due to stress.

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Thanks for this hard-won wisdom.

[@chrismorse2096]

Wow! I’m way over a trifecta on this! Doctor prescribed potassium chloride to treat my low potassium levels… excellent advice!

[@Krissybrad2688]

I struggled for 6 month having seizures everyday , no energy, it got to the point I had to admit defeat and go to the hospital…. My pottasium level was at 1.1 the doctors said a few more hours I would be dead, a year later my body still won’t hold it in my body at all but I’m doing much better

[@Anne_Onymous]

For years and years, my potassium levels would come up low. Then one day a pulmonologist finally explained to me that frequent Albuterol use can cause it. So if you use your inhaler often, remember to stay on top of your potassium levels too... As most Americans are deficient in potassium as it is already!

[@marywalker8021]

Thank you. I did not know that.

[@teenytinyteetee]

Thank so much for this!!

[@shadeaux5351]

What did you feel like when you were deficient? And how did you not develop a worse issue with continued deficiency?

[@Anne_Onymous]

@@shadeaux5351 Oh I definitely had issues because of it. Fatigue, muscle pain and weakness, muscle spasms and cramps, abnormal EKGs, tingling in my toes and feet, gut motility issues, etc. Some times more severe than others. It was just an endless repeating circle of getting blood tests, seeing potassium was low/very low, prescribing me RX potassium for a week, me feeling better for a few weeks; then repeat. Doctors always acted perplexed at why I couldn't keep the levels up so after years, I just kinda of accepted that "I guess that's just how my body is" and continued to ride the roller coaster.

[@Anne_Onymous]

If anyone reading this does have low potassium, please don't let your doctors ignore it or treat it passively. I honestly feel like the health care system failed me in this department. Too many were nonchalant about it and I trusted too much. I have a lot of regrets. It's you're health, so up to you to take the initiative. -Ask for frequent blood tests that include potassium. -Ask for a prescription of it's low. -Talk to your pulmonologist about starting or stepping up on a maintenance inhaler. -Remember that most OTC multivitamins and potassium supplements contain only 2% Daily Value. -The highest OTC is 1020mg of bicarbonate. -You can also get a capsule filler and fill your own. Potassium is vital. Your heart and other cells rely on it to function properly. Please don't ignore low potassium levels!

[@p.w.7493]

Thank you, Dr. Berry, for helping us live our "best, healthiest lives"!!!💕💯

[@brendajo9213]

It’s interesting when you go to your primary care doctor with all of the symptoms and he sent a referral to a heart specialist. Also documented history of going to the urgent care clinic with severe muscle cramping in the thigh area and the lab indicated low potassium, never once did anybody bring up potassium.

[@shirleydwyer6509]

drink electrolyte water. it is amazing how quickly that can help

[@marypolk9820]

Yes... I had the same deal happen... it is sad and scary. I'm not over it really but I'm better from information like this. I'm so very grateful for videos

[@PaulyV56]

My Dr is useless if it falls outside his parameters of his metric or standard of care.

[@rebeccassmith4640]

Dr. Berry! You could have very well saved my life! Thanks for this link and for this information.

[@ADAPTATION7]

I can totally relate to what's been said. Calf cramps in the middle of the night, aches and stiffness in the morning. If you're on a ketogenic diet or low carb diet, you need to keep your levels up because you will flush a great deal of potassium through urination. Daily requirements are 4,700 mg. A quick and easy way to get as much potassium as possible is to take a no salt salt substitute.

[@menmyrc821]

My brother passed away from low potassium, September last year he had blood work done twice, first one was 3.1 second one was 2.9 , both came with a warning to the dr that it was low, he started radiation on October 18, at which time it was 2.6 . Dr signed for the results that night, but waited till Saturday morning to call him and tell him to go to pharmacy and pick up a drug because she was concerned that it was to low. Well that evening at 5:45 he died. Autopsy showed his potassium was 2.0. If only she would have called Monday night, damn good chance he would still be with us, RIP Broski (Roy)

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I'm so sorry to hear that, that's awful. I hope you're coping OK. I also lost a sibling myself. 🙏🙏❤❤

[@iknowheis]

So sad!

[@gabrielleaumont3971]

And the doctor? Got away ?

[@caitm8209]

They suggested a pill when his levels were critical?? That MUST be malpractice. He should have absolutely been on an IV the moment the lab determined his levels!!

[@user-gw7mu2wm1q]

Consult a Malpractice attorney. Watch the time so you so not exceed the Statues if Limitation.

[@joseafmacal1144]

This is great information Doctor, I appreciate you and all the work you do to keep us healthy. You have a great attitude. Thank you.

[@rosamorel9621]

Dear Doctor I'm your new subscriber ever since around 2 weeks ago. Thanks because so far I've been learning a lot about health. Today's topics I have 7 out the 8. Thanks for all your advices. Greetings from Dom Rep.

[@lynnharmon3476]

OMG! I have 7 of 8 items! I am going to have a stress test because of the heart palpitations. Sooo go to tell Cardio Dr. THANK YOU!

[@mary3710]

I am so thankful these Potassium videos are being posted. I'm educating myself on taking Potassium dealing with have to take chemo meds, meditate and just staying overall lacking strong intake. Of course going over it with my primary Dr. So as not to get confused. Thank you so much for explaining the constipation and muscle spasms!

[@dRTAdave]

Thank you for your video. I want people to also be aware of a disease that causes low K called Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis. If anyone has low K and kidney stones but the doctors aren't connecting the dots you might have this disease (which comes in conjunction with autoimmune secondary disorders). Also, be aware too much K has the same symptoms as low K. I was unconscious for over 18 hours as my body was voiding probably 99.99% of the K IV bags (it burns going in) I was being given until my body decided to start retaining it. I was inpatient for 3 days trying to get my levels back up. And from my missing 18 hours I was very disoriented. It all started with weakness and breathing problems. This was scarier than a life of chronic stones.

[@dawndiehrlich4148]

1. Physical weakness 2. Mental fatigue 3. Muscle cramps 4. Constipation 5. Palpitations 6. Endema 7. Muscle aches & stiffness 8. Numbness in hands and feet ( SEVERE) I have been getting bad foot and leg cramps this year. Thanks for the info.🙂

[@QBlackDeathQ]

No thank you for saving us loads of time.

[@georgezink8256]

I’m suffering from all 7 issues now what my veterans dr. Doesn’t give a damm doesn’t help on any issues

[@marthasimons7940]

@@georgezink8256 Hi George. My husbands VA Dr. tested him for vitamin deficiencies and the VA sends him free vitamins. Maybe you can ask again.

[@janiceparounagan9876]

WOW! Thanks

[@jlynngambler]

The background looks like a fine arts or graphic design class. I see the typography drawing and the perspective picture. Very cool. I just ordered some Morton salt substitute for potassium, as well as foods. I love the magnesium videos too.

[@helenjohnston7052]

I like this a lot I was just hospitalized 3 days for deathly low potassium levels.thank you for sharing! You got a new subscriber!

[@davepeoples]

I would suffer with muscle knots and major cramping for years, rubbing them out would help, but, once I started on a daily potassium magnesium supplement, these symptoms have completely gone. Relief!!

[@veraszalaji2209]

Dr. Berry, what food has potassium? Please help !

[@zekeiirodriguez9514]

Thank you Dr. Berry for the useful information on potassium. I learned a few things about my morning aches...low on potassium!

[@rytvdinners5064]

I have all those symptoms... Now running to my vitamin drawer...thanks doc

[@Duzykutas]

What I learnt from my health journey is that everything can be a symptom of something and no one really knows.

[@caseycarson5330]

Feel so lost. At 74, I have had one Dr that actually listened to my symptom and along with a blood test, prescribed potassium for me. which improved my life so quickly it was a blessing. As I followed my husband to every small town as he progressed in his career, I had many doctors who were afraid to prescribe potassium. Resorted to dietary fixes which only partially helped. Years of cramps...insomnia...palpitations...heart tests...30 day heart monitors...bloat...constipation...blurry thinking ...cramped hands and toes...My new doctor says blood test look normal, but I take 3AM+3PM 99 potassium tabs to just stay a bit normal. Am having cramps in my feet as I write this. It's wonderful to have this information, but how do I find a Dr. less afraid of a law suit and more interested in relieving the suffering of his patients?

[@therealjenniferrr]

There are potassium heavy electrolyte powders that will easily help you hit your daily goal. Much more than the limited 99mg pills. Look up Keto K1000 electrolyte powder, that's just one of them. I take the unflavored and it just tastes like your water has minerals in it. You don't need a script.

[@nerychristian]

Doctors are idiots. They are afraid to prescribe potassium, but have no problem describing drugs which have serious side effects. They don't want people to get well. They want patients who will return monthly for a new prescription.

[@EB-wl9st]

99 twice a day is actually a really low dose

[@ScottBurgess]

Excellent session. Well done Dr. Berry

[@douglaspage2398]

Thanks. i needed to hear this, because I am a dialysis patient. And I am always wearing about keeping my pottassium down, and I read labels on pretty much everything I buy, Keeping it down has never been a problem, but I have been low a few times.

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Excellent video with great information 👍 Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us 😊💕💕

[@tigerphoenix6939]

That bonus sign actually happen to me. They diagnosed it as Paresthesia. The nurse did mention i was low on potassium and sodium chloride

[@mllawhorn5584]

I have a very high level of anxiety for all things medical and it often takes me several attempts to get through one of your videos but I do find them very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sandybristow2236]

Thank you for all you do, Dr Berry!

[@KenDBerryMD]

You're most welcome! And, thank you for Sharing!

[@nate4nate5]

Brilliant man, thanks for this clarification 👍🏾

[@destinybabb9862]

Dr. Berry: Thanks for this brief, but very informative video.🎥💯💞 (Amazed at some of the signs & effects of deficiency.)

[@peterpetrelli9701]

Thank you, Dr Ken Berry, for saving me when I'm about to fall down. I don't think people realize, what this man is capable of strengthening our health. Wishing you good health, prosperity, and long life. Enjoy and have fun. Thank you..

[@ladyalaina42]

Of course we do. That's why we are all here!

[@funtimeproduction8151]

Knowledge is power

[@psefti]

Do you really know just who this guy is try googling his name in Camden, I read the court records on his charges for unprofessional behaviour

[@55mblindy]

😊

[@karenbruce7731]

OMG!! I started Carnivore 5 months ago and lost 30lbs yay but I felt awful...I had everyone of these symptoms! I can’t believe its potassium I needed. This is lifesaving information...I thought I would have to go to the hospital it was that bad. I ordered the potassium citrate powder and within an hour I started feeling better, thinking clearer, no more tingling hands and feet, no more headache I had for 4 days... I don’t even know how to thank you ❤️ Words aren’t enough!! THANK YOU!!

[@joycewang2619]

I just took potassium citrate powder for the first time but I feel dizzy and had diarrhea what did I do wrong?

[@jonogren5567]

@@joycewang2619 took to much.

[@nowandthennn]

@@joycewang2619 Everyone needs a different amount . I get the powder and start off with a smaller amount and work my way up to a dose that I feel good on , also potassium & magnesium goes hand in hand . So take a little bit of mag with it . If you take pico mag you won’t get diarrhea.

[@shadeaux5351]

@@nowandthennn what is pico mag? Also, what is a good ratio of mag to potassium? I have a 200mg tablet of magnesium

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

God put man in a GARDEN for a reason; not a feedlot...eat half veg/fruit and half starch like potatoes or beans not too much grains. read The Starch Solution book....potassium is in potatoes n beans especially lima beans n kidney beans put in soup its great.

[@kylieadkins3108]

It's very important to make sure you don't have low potassium!! I was feeling bad for several days, finally felt so bad the 3rd day & had to call an ambulance. When I got to the ER & checked by the doctor, I was told they didn't see how I was alive. My potassium & magnesium wouldn't even register it was so low!! Please keep this checked & look for signs. I now take prescription potassium & magnesium every day & have blood work every 2 months & more often if I feel bad & have any of these signs!! Hope all stays well!!

[@manny6020]

Great content with great delivery. Thank you!

[@gapeachnw4786]

Your videos are priceless. Please keep them coming.

[@gladyskennedy6207]

My mother died from hypokalemia. She went into sudden cardiac arrest from her Potassium at the ER was only 1.8. This was a result of Lasix given to her as a quick fix for primary hypertension used as a water diuretic...Potassium is vital for heart function!!

[@Dontwastenytime]

Sorry for your mom:( i have the same thing i ended up at the er with afib when they did blood work they found out it was only 2.7 im scared i been using klor con m20 potassium chloride tablets if i stop it drops. Kidneys are fine they said no idea why its dropping

[@danr5105]

The heart failure issue. My 2nd wife passed away at 45 years old (sleeping next to me.) The only theory after autopsy was "heart failure due to low potassium". Death certificate read "undetermined but not at the hands of another". Sandy was sick for quite a while. Recently had a small intestine ileostomy removed and reconnected. Everyone was surprised.

[@caitm8209]

I am so sorry to hear this. 😢 Hearing this I will bring up my symptoms at my next dr.s visit because I stopped taking prescription potassium and my symptoms are now returning. I keep telling myself to just power through the symptoms, it is probably nothing. But low potassium really is not nothing. I will stay on top of this knowing now that it can cause heart failure. I wish you and your loved ones all the best and may your wife's memory bring you peace and comfort despite her short stay on this earth.

[@melissamartin9549]

this is a great video!! i suffer with a high hr all the time, muscle twitches, severe weakness that stops me from walking, waking up during the night short of breath.. my potassium always drops or is barely in range! i didn’t know how important it was until all week i’ve been supplementing and i feel so much more alive i can do more!!! the potassium test the doctors use is very inaccurate!! it’s only used to save ur life it’s not optimal levels

[@shadeaux5351]

What have you been supplementing with?

[@concertakapanol1174]

Hey! How are you? What potassium do you consume

[@CryptoLTP5]

What potassium do you use?

[@eveoakley6270]

I had a seizure due to low Potassium levels through a bout of Gastroenteritis. It got to day 6 when I was feeling much better, just sunken eyes and fatigue but had gotten my appetite back and had eaten a little, when the whole left side of my body became numb, my feet and hands were going into spasms and my speech became slurred. It was terrifying and so my sis took me to A&E where I had the seizure as the doctor was examining me. I spent the night in hospital wired to a drip. The doc told me I had just about lost my Potassium. I always thought that I would know if I was ever dehydrated, I’m no longer so complacent.

[@beehappy3879]

My numbness was in my hands, arms, feet, legs then my face became numb. All of that had started with a headache that felt as if someone hit me in my forehead with a sledgehammer. I laid down to rest. Not sure how long but I got up and I threw up so much liquid. That I actually thought, where is this coming from. I was taken to the hospital and given potassium pills and also had to have three iv bags of potassium. Once I came home for 7 days I had to take potassium pills three times a day. I am very fortunate that I did not die!! I forget the name of the medication I was taking for my bones that I took for 1 year. I was never informed that it could and would cause hypokalemia. I live in Florida and I do a lot of gardening. When I think back to that day. I stopped sweating before all that happened.

[@grandmajane2593]

Were you taking Prolia? I take the Prolia shot every 4 mos. I also have numbness in legs, feet, sometimes hands.

[@cynthiaweston767]

Love your videos! So very informative n helpful, Thank You Dr.

[@cesartinoco9890]

Thank you so much Dr. Berry, I’ve had those problems and my dr thought it was GERD. Got blood work done and found out my potassium was at 3.6 so right at border of low. I believe this happened from me taking thermogenics to work out for about 3 months. Extreme sweating and not replacing any of that, I would only drink water. I twitch I notice but didn’t think anything of it, one of first signs I got. Then I couldn’t lift the same weights what finally got me to the dr was feeling like I was having a heart attack. Hope my experience helps someone. Be blessed

[@cesartinoco9890]

@Origins .0000 it’s called alpha lion

[@shadeaux5351]

What did you discover? And how did you combat your low potassium at that point?

[@cesartinoco9890]

@@shadeaux5351 blood test showed it, and I started taking potassium medication

[@aegeantepaa5056]

​@@cesartinoco9890 .

[@mskraft]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I’ve been miserable the last few weeks and could not figure out why. I had just about every symptom you called out. I just happened to have some electrolyte drops in the house and added it to some tea last night. OMG!!! What a difference!!! I feel SSSSOOOOO much better. Amazing how just a few drops can turn things around overnight. Thank you, thank you, thank you 💕🎉💕

[@HerbalND]

mskraft so glad for you! Hugs

[@lashondahursey6116]

What drops,?

[@e-spy]

Thanks for this! I have every single one of those symptoms and have lost feeling in 1/3 of my right hand including two fingers. The muscle cramps are so bad, I look disfigured when that happens. I will try it!

[@grandmaraven717]

One of the reasons for low potassium, is low magnesium levels. Your body can't absorb potassium without a good magnesium level.

[@Justmyoldyoutubechannel]

Thank you so much for this video. I had 3 of the symptoms which includes heart palpatations, constipation, and numbness in my fingers and toes. I finally found my problem

[@claudylaprade3419]

What do i have to eat to elevate my potassium, let me know, thanks

[@Stonefreaky]

Thanks Dr, much love and peace from Bonny Scotland.

[@jennygibbons1258]

Had All the symptoms mentioned severely on statins - along with muscle wasting. Still get them intermittently years after stopping. Thanks for this information. Really helpful.

[@akshaydhadwal9731]

Whats your condition now.sir?

[@callmeallie1432]

Same here! I’m a female 55

[@stevenmaritz2681]

Had all the symptom in my early 50s going downhill fast, Ditched Statins and all pharma drugs 4 years now incl those for sinus and Athma and all pain meds. after going healthy keto. Health has never been better post 30s.

[@r.c.miller6161]

Long-term use of statins (prescribed by his cardiologist after quadruple bypass surgery) led my Dad to an ALS diagnosis and eventual death.

[@grapejelly...]

Dr Berry, I am so glad you explained why labs can be normal but still be low in potassium. I think this is my answer because I have most of these symptoms. Thank you so much! 💜

[@earth_and_spice]

Serum potassium doesn't tell you what's inside the cells - that's where potassium lives / needs to be.

[@lb2229]

Thank you Dr. Berry! I’ll show this to my mother who is 87 years old!

[@TurboJohn74]

I've put myself in the walk in ER over low Potassium, 3 times. Needless to say, not doing that again. Some individuals are more sensitive to low Potassium and Magnesium.

[@lashondahursey6116]

What did you do to help

[@nowandthennn]

Yes , you need to take both together , because you can deplete the other mineral when just taking one .

[@missyleonis]

I'm in tx, and in a poorly insulated second floor south facing apt with no central air and heat plus I reky on the bus for transportation. Tge heat is often deadly in summer with temps being often over 100° f without humidity. All of this month and some of last month was all at 102° and above. Tidaygot to 105° . I absolutely have to suppliment potassium no matter how many potassium rich foods I consume. I'm doing a keto diet for health reasons attributed to hoshimotoes. A lot of easy access options for electrolytes are full of sugar so I can't have them. When covid hit, before I went keto, getting things like Gatorade powder cans was hard, especially in glavors I like. So I looked into making my own. I was able to get all the ingredients except the magnesium glycinate because of cost. So I looked into other options and found switchel. Switchel when originally made is not keto safe, but once it fermented into vinegar it is. Add a few drops of that to water infused with Apple, pineapple, watermelon, or oranges and u've got a nice low price suppliment. 4-6 teaspoones of pureed fruit or juice to a 64 oz bottle of water works really well to beat the heat. For me a dead giveaway of potassium deficiency arecramps along the base of my ribs. I've got them bad enough to cause me doubling over in tears before.

[@Santino0560]

I’m 63 in Texas working on my truck 106 degree start having cramps fingers legs even my stomach when t in house took one potassium vitamin and it did help thanks bud

[@jackculp9776]

Great to know this. I have learned so much from you. Glad I ran across your channel.

[@bonnieofbluebellbarn4181]

Why it never occurred to me to consume enough potassium was probably due to being low in potassium. Everything you described is ringing all the bells for so many issues I have struggled with. Your information helps me in so many factual ways that I am bolder about making great decisions to take care of myself. Thank you for the information you sort through and prepare for us.

[@marypolk9820]

Yeah that is true.... what you said. I had no idea how to help myself because I was so confused. And that makes it very scary!!!! Now that I'm balanced I can think about what I need....

[@bettyvillegas9367]

Do you know if taking a multivitamin is good enough. I took a test and my doc said my potassium levels were fine but he said even if they say it's fine it could still be low. It sounds like the speaker said he eats food high in potassium no pills 🤔

[@cranjismcbasketball2118]

I have low P

[@bixnash1]

All makes sense. I've been keto for a few years now and generally don't have any issues regarding electrolytes. Im not overweight and am healthy. However whenever it got hot or when we go on holiday, generally to a European island in the heat my body swells to ridiculous levels. Not visibly I may add around normal areas like feet and ankles but fingers and bodily do clothes don't fit well etc. and it drove me mad trying to figure what this was about. In these instances where we went getting fresh and potassium rich foods seemed to be the downfall of the hotel and this reflected hugely in my health and comfort. Now aware I can resolve it easily but for a long time this baffled me. Bx

[@ferndickel4180]

Thanks, this has answered a lot of questions for me!!!

[@twilfits]

Ty so much! I had a few symptoms and have seen a recovery after supplementing potassium. We need another method to diagnose at-risk levels. Great video...improving and saving lives ❤

[@charlesbronson348]

Can you make a video on the effects of a carnivore and keto diet, on pancreatitis and gallbladder problems. Thank you for your videos, they are encouraging and informative.

[@edithisrayy6087]

Thank you 🙏 dear Dr. for educating us on how to take care of our health ! In reference about the potassium, how many capsules of 99 mg. Potassium (citrate & Gluconate) should an adult woman should take to don’t deprive the body of this important support supplement? Again, thanks 😊 so much ! Fraternally. Edith 😊

[@jmwalker9713]

Thank you for this video, Dr.!

[@joycearmstrong280]

So glad you reshared this!!! Mine is always 3.5. The doc never says anything but between check ups I fully believe it dips low because I get leg cramps (not mg related, I take plenty of that) and I will get palpitations.

[@Vijayasampath]

I love all your video posts. What is your ketogenic food recommendation for vegetarians who do not eat meat, poultry or seafood? Thank you!

[@sandravinup5102]

Something a person with leg cramps and edema, it is a good idea to see a cardiologist. It could be you have varicose veins. I take magnesium and potassium every night but the symptoms continued. A friend told me this advice and I took heed. I have had vein surgery. It’s out patient. I drive there and drive home. Not a bit of pain. So, my advice, while I still take the magnesium and potassium, it’s the vein surgery that fixed the problem.

[@patrickmchargue7122]

Thank you for this information. What daily supplement would you recommend? I'll look into the drops and salt, thank you.

[@abigailhumes4608]

Thank you. You have been more thorough than most.

[@patriciamcphail5284]

Wish I'd seen this video years ago! After a decade of all of these symptoms(except oedema) finally diagnosed with Conns syndrome.Despite normal levels of potassium now,still suffer from long term depletion. Drs so need to be much more aware of this condition,has left me with very poor life quality.

[@proverbsgal]

Oh my gosh!!!!. I have about 80% of these symptoms and my "doctor" never explained this to me. Too bad I can't forfeit my dr visit co pays and give them all to Dr. Berry!

[@meme-tf8ih]

I only go to doctor once a year for blood work. I find them useless...God forbid they think out of the box.

[@ingfig1]

@@meme-tf8ih ... not ALL doctors are useless! eg Dr Berry (MD), Dr Sten Ekberg (Ch.D, former Olympic decathlete), Dr Eric Berg (Ch.D), etc ... seems that Med School spends 2 weeks on nutrition, out of a 7-year training program, (sponsored by Big Pharma...?)

[@nowandthennn]

@@meme-tf8ih yep , most regular doctors are and their blood tests to check for deficiencies are useless , because they set the standard too low On things you need .

[@grandmajane2593]

Me too.

[@deloresrobinson1958]

Just watched and was having numbness in parts of body! Doing your drops from Keto chow now! Much better! Thanks

[@lindamcivor8486]

I have been waiting for this info. Thank you so much.

[@cac7549]

What you are explaining doctor is so very true. You just hit the nail on its head. My mother was suffering from potassium, but the cause did not show up directly. For a while she was complaining about dizziness which they were considering too vague to explain. Her levels were sneaky and fooled her doctors. I thought it was her diabetes at first, but it turned out to be her potassium due to nutritional deficiency. She was not eating properly because of other reasons. They could not point to the reason so easy until the numbers started " staring at their face " literally. The human body is indeed amazing. God bless you for explaining this important information to the public.

[@shadeaux5351]

Has your mother started supplementing potassium since?

[@broadbandtogod]

Hey! This might come a little too late, but it's sounds like moma got better which I am very happy to hear. I've been having the very same journey as you describe, especially about the whole dizziness thingie... I eat alright tho and have found a huge benefit from topical magnesium sups. My problem is that I love to drink water, and lots of it. And then suddenly came the dizziness... so I put one and one together. Any thoughts or insights you can add? I've just found a tomato soup that should contain 75 % RDI of potassium per 100 grams or 1 DL, which equals 3,5 ounces. I'll try this for some time and see if it goes away. This wobbling is really freaking annoying!!

[@shadeaux5351]

@@broadbandtogod I have yet to find any remedy.. I’ve noticed that when I eat it sort of goes away and I feel fine. With this keto thing for the past few months, and me already being pretty skinny, I think I might be unintentionally starving myself… I’m trying to figure out how to safely exit keto and reintroduce carbs like rice or quinoa, etc.. so I can start packing on weight. I’m thinking that might be my problem right now

[@01Jkenn]

@@shadeaux5351 I gradually went into keto by trial and error. Finding out about carnivore has been very useful and has produced beneficial desired results. I never had a grossly overweight problem but have removed the extra body fat that I didn't need with this method of eating. I too have been concerned about the possible loss of too much weight. I've simply increased the frequency that I eat in order to provide more calories. For me personally I will not go back to starchy carbs because that will give me again the crashing, fatigue, bloating etc etc. I have found the electrolyte drops and the daily minerals by keto Chow to be extremely useful. If I drink plain water it goes straight through. A physician told me one time be sure and put something in the water so that it will not flush your kidneys. I have found the addition of extra magnesium, potassium and sodium electrolyte mix very satisfactory. My body is absorbing more of the liquids rather than passing it quickly through and there's been a significant reduction in the leg cramps at night. I am 79, no known comorbidities.

[@WomanNextDoor]

Initial symptoms for me were dizziness, brain fog, swelling in ankles/foot, and muscle twitching. More serious symptoms were hypersensitivity to touch (wearing clothing made me feel as if I had sunburn), abdominal pain, and visual hallucinations. Had to go to A&E for emergency treatment of 2 x drip and 3 x medication. It happened again, and I ended up in hospital again. Same treatment received. I'm still being monitored, and I'm hyper aware of how I'm feeling. Fingers crossed, it doesn't happen again.

[@randomcommenter935]

I hope you're taking potassium supplements by now and eating foods high in potassium. Your body needs 4,700mg of potassium every day.

[@staceyclark8796]

What caused your potassium to be so low?

[@WomanNextDoor]

@@staceyclark8796 not sure. The doctors couldn't give a definitive answer. At first they suggested it could have been due to taking Omeprazole but that has since been discounted.

[@WomanNextDoor]

@@randomcommenter935 yes, my diet consists of a lot of salmon and broccoli.

[@mariaeriksson4752]

Vad för sorts mat har potassium?

[@elvisreal6499]

Just found out that my potassium was critical low…and I was having heart palpitations…they gave me potassium pills and started felling good instantly…woke up this morning felling like I could run miles…didn’t know that was so important to your heart..🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gracerosales138]

Many thanks Dr. Berry for your wonderful videos full of great information. 🤗💐

[@georgiafan6618]

I had that weakness for a long time. I couldn’t make it up the stairs. My hip muscles and legs would just fry out. I couldn’t curl weight in the gym and I got muscle cramps all over my body, all the time. I thought it was Covid when I had brain fog. It’s bad. I can’t remember anything - lose my thought mid sentence. Had edema in my ankles and cardiologist thought it was my heart bc I had serious palpitations and arrhythmias! That was scary bc my BP was ok. I’m always achy and stiff in muscles. Doc saw my potassium was low. Since taking potassium citrate and gluconate this week, my cramps almost gone. My memory is better, less foggy. Potassium helping with my arthritis. I feel much better, motivated, awake. Thank you Dr. Berry. 🙏

[@DJRenee]

Same. I also started waking up for no reason halfway through my sleep cycle at night.

[@elizabethwinsor5140]

Dr Berry, would it be ok to say you're my Doctor ? As you have given me more good accurate advice on health care in the last month than I have had from my own doctor ever. Thank you so much.

[@Jesse-bv8hc]

Aww so cute

[@robertoN2024]

Excellent Video! Not even a Doctor would be able to explain in detail on symptoms for low Potassium intake as I suffered with muscle spams recently and weird movement with stiff muscles in arms and legs ...✌️being K level by 3.2 ...

[@wctyre49]

I'm old Doc but because of your wife I bought some LMNT , last nite I had no leg cramps for the first time in awhile so thanks for the suggestion.

[@Michelle-ep2zn]

Thank you so much.. Now I know why my lower back feels like it's having a spasm.. I'm going to get some if them drops..

[@karminiparsan4440]

Your baby is beautiful..and looking straight at the camera😍😍

[@cupcakespearlsandlace]

Also, allergy like symptoms. After adding extra potassium daily, all allergy symptoms left. Come to find out, it was potassium deficiency all along! My life is so different since I discovered that my body does not hold onto potassium normally.

[@prettydalila]

What kind of symptoms were you having?

[@cupcakespearlsandlace]

@@prettydalila mostly extreme allergy/sinus symptoms and exhaustion. I had allergy tests done and it showed nothing, so I was REALLY frustrated. Just so happened that I started keto and someone suggested adding electrolytes to my water to help with 'keto flu' and I noticed, doing that for two weeks, I'd had no symptoms of allergies and had energy for the first time in forever. Blood tests narrowed it down to chronic low potassium.

[@pamelahaddock1618]

Potassium is a water soluble and is flushed out with waste. Bulimics die of heart attack because the lose to much liquid and potassium.

[@whiznot3028]

Thanks for the video. I eat a high potassium diet and I still measure low. Since April my heart raced alarmingly 3 times. EKGs don't point to a problem. I'm 71. Low potassium and low sodium are the only problems that show up on a physical. I need no pharmaceuticals.

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

Sounds like the signs of low potassium are very similar to the signs of low magnesium. Muscle spasms and twitches, heart arythmia, etc. Jean.

[@ingfig1]

The difference is: if the muscle spasm occurs DURING exercise then it’s likely to be potassium deficiency. If it occurs AFTER exercise then it’s likely to be magnesium (I watched Thomas de Lauer’s video on the signs of potassium deficiency)

[@afritzy4204]

Good to know, during the warmer months I am always struggling with low Potassium from drinking way too much water which had landed me in the E.R. a couple summers back, since then I have been "trying" to maintain my Potassium tho I do find it rather hard to do so thru the food I eat and can afford, being on a fixed income I find it rather hard to get the right types of food to replenish my low Potassium. Thank you for the infor here as well as for the link.

[@phyllisriley5509]

Very Very informative! Thanks💯

[@lisanidog8178]

Oh boy! I have all those symptoms! Gonna check out your potassium rich foods. Since I don't have a doctor you're the next best thing! Thanks!