Chapter 10. Potassium and Human Health
Published Online: 17 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470529058.ch10
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Water Softening with Potassium Chloride: Process, Health, and Environmental Benefits
Additional Information
How to Cite
Wist, W., Lehr, J. H. and McEachern, R. (2009) Potassium and Human Health, in Water Softening with Potassium Chloride: Process, Health, and Environmental Benefits, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470529058.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 SEP 2009
- Published Print: 18 SEP 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470087138
Online ISBN: 9780470529058
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Keywords:
- dietary potassium role in human health;
- potassium elimination defects;
- potassium overload leading to medical conditions
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Overview
Introduction
Cellular Physiology of Potassium
Potassium Balance
Defects in Potassium Elimination
Medical Conditions Related to Potassium Excess
Medical Conditions Related to Potassium Deficit
Indirect Role of Potassium in Health
Summary
References