10 Signs You Have A Potassium Deficiency (#5 – Who Knew?)

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4. Heart Palpitations

Although this can be a sign of a serious heart condition, simply being low on potassium can also cause heart palpitations. Never wait to see if taking potassium supplements improves your condition. You could be on the verge of having a heart attack. If you are experiencing heart palpitations, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away. If it is nothing more than a potassium deficiency, medical experts can correct the problem easily.

5. Fatigue

So many health problems or diseases have this symptom, and most people end up ignoring it, but this is actually one of the more common symptoms of a potassium deficiency. If you are experiencing fatigue that is not caused by overwork or exercise, then you might have a potassium deficiency. Consult your doctor and confirm.

6. Muscle Weakness

One of the best measures of a potassium deficiency is to judge how your muscles work. If you feel an unexplained weakness in your muscles, if you tire easily, or if you seem to tear or strain muscles with little or no effort, then you might be low on potassium. Potassium heals our muscles on a cellular level, and when we do not consume enough, it leaves our muscles feeling weak, tired, and easily damaged.

7. Tingling Or Numbness

Low levels of potassium can lead to numbness or tingling feelings in the arms and/or legs. If you experience these types of feelings, especially in combination with any other symptom on this list, then chances are high that you have a potassium deficiency.

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