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Just Wanted To Ask If You All Know That It's Important To Have Your Potassium Levels Checked When You Have Your Bloodwork Done?
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

If your Potassium level is low, it puts greater stress on your heart.

posted October 1, 2022
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes my iron has been low twice, horse pills not so great

posted November 20, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes those are important too, thank you

posted November 20, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, and Magnesium and iron

posted November 20, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, that's right

posted November 19, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Sure do. Low Potassium can make you not feel so well. Very similar to dehydration. NEVER take Potassium without eating first.

posted November 19, 2022

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