What is the relationship between potassium, salt and swelling of the feet?

Fluid retention in the feet causes swelling, and swelling may spread to the toes, hands or face. Fluid retention is due to several factors, including the low level of potbadium in the body badociated with increased consumption of table salt.

Potbadium plays an important role in the functions of several organs and tissues of the body, which is important for cardiac and muscular functions. One of the most important sources of potbadium: meat, milk and its products, fish, certain fruits, vegetables and legumes.

A person gets his potbadium needs when she follows a balanced diet based on dietary diversification. But potbadium can decrease in the body as a result of excessive sweating, lack of nutrients or consumption of too much salt.

The symptoms of potbadium deficiency are: muscle tension, irregular pulse, tiredness, lack of energy and swollen feet.

In most cases, swelling of the feet is badociated with an increase in salt intake in the diet, not just a potbadium deficiency, as it may occur due to aging, high estrogen taking oral contraceptives or certain anti-diabetic medications.

In general, to get rid of swollen feet, start by adjusting the amount of table salt to a teaspoon throughout the day, preferably less, by consuming more potbadium by eating bananas, legumes, vegetables and fruits. Be careful to avoid processed foods, especially meat and chips because they are high in salt.