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Re:Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes – The Story Behind the Ru... by jbverschoor on Friday December 10, 2021 @03:31PM (#29515113)
Interesting.. I have fluttering. I assumed my potassium intake is a lot lower than before (less potatos for example...). How do you get you potassium?
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Re:Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes – The Story Behind the Ru... by orgels_revenge on Friday December 10, 2021 @11:00PM (#29518287)
I get it through a tiny spoon (1/8-1/4 gram every few days or once per week) of potassium bicarbonate, which also acts as an antacid after meals. I have also tried potassium citrate. Dietarily, men should be getting 3-4 g per day, which is probably more than most receive.

I work as a medical technologist and have published peer-reviewed research on potassium sensing in the renal system.

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Re:Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes – The Story Behind the Ru... by jjtheblunt on Friday December 10, 2021 @05:47PM (#29516422)
a pertinent section in wikipedia regarding how to get potassium...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana#Potassium

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Re:Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes – The Story Behind the Ru... by UncleOxidant on Friday December 10, 2021 @05:17PM (#29516117)
cream of tartar is very rich in potassium.
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Re:Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes – The Story Behind the Ru... by supercanuck on Friday December 10, 2021 @05:36PM (#29516291)
Bananas.
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