Potassium

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Potassium

Up to 6 months old, 0.4 grams of Potassium per day

7 to 12 months old - 0.7 grams of Potassium per day

1 to 3 years old, 3.0 grams of Potassium per day

4 to 8 years old, 3.8 grams of Potassium per day

Males 9 to 13 years old, 4.5 grams of Potassium per day

Females 9 to 13 years old, 4.5 grams of Potassium per day

Males and females 14 and older, 4.7 grams of Potassium per day

Pregnant females all ages, 4.7 grams of Potassium per day

Lactating females all ages, 5.1 grams of Potassium per day

Best Food Sources for Potassium

Deficiency Signs & Symptoms of Potassium

Toxicity Signs & Symptoms of Potassium

How Potassium is Used in the Body

Therapeutic Benefits of Potassium

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