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Managing Potassium in Kidney Disease

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LC85-2495
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English
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Nutrition and Food Services

Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. When your kidneys do not work as well, your potassium levels may go up. This pamphlet explains how to manage potassium if you have kidney disease.

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