Do you frequently experience cramps in your limbs? Your body likely needs more potassium. Potassium is a mineral that our body needs to function properly. It helps muscles and nerves communicate, and it also helps remove waste products from cells and allows nutrients to flow into them. A diet rich in potassium counteracts some of the harmful effects of sodium on blood pressure. Potassium deficiency occurs when our body experiences significant urinary or gastrointestinal losses of potassium. Continued on the next page