Potassium

Question 1

What is potassium

Answer 1

a major intracellular cation

Question 2

what forms is potassium found in

Answer 2

potassium gluconate, citrate, phosphate bicarbonate

Question 3

What are some food sources high in potassium

Answer 3

prune juice, avocados, bananas, cataloupe, honeydew, mango, papaya, winter squash, leafy greens, yams, milk, yogurt

Question 4

what is the absorption rate for potassium

Answer 4

85% absorption rate

Question 5

where is potassium absorbed

Answer 5

SI and colon

Question 6

how is potassium absorbed

Answer 6

K/H-atpase from active transport, passive transport via diffusion, and potassium channels in the brush border.