Potassium - Factors that Intefere with
These Substances may Interfere with the normal function or absorption of Potassium
Low Blood Potassium is known as Hypokalemia.
Alcohol
Alcohol (ethanol) may cause the body to excrete Potassium. [1]
Carbohydrates
Excessive consumption of Simple Sugarsmay cause the depletion Potassium.
Glycosides - Saponins
Glycyrrhizin (found in Licorice) may cause the excretion of Potassium (due to Glycyrrhizin mimicking the structure and actions of Aldosterone).
Hormones
Excessive production of Aldosterone may cause the excretion of excessive amounts of Potassium. [2]
Pharmaceutical use of Cortisone may cause the depletion of Potassium.
Ketones
Excessive serum levels of Ketones may cause the urinary excretion of Potassium.
Methylxanthines
Caffeine may cause the body to excrete Potassium.
Minerals
Iron may antagonize Potassium.
Manganese may antagonize Potassium.
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