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Can Low Potassium Cause Weight Gain?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: Can low potassium cause weight gain?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not necessarily

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Low potassium does not necessarily cause weight gain. However, it must remain within the normal range for normal functioning of the body.

For your information, normal blood potassium level is 3.5 to 5.5 meq/l

Hope you got the answer to your query.

wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Can Low Potassium Cause Weight Gain?

Brief Answer: Not necessarily Detailed Answer: Hi, Low potassium does not necessarily cause weight gain. However, it must remain within the normal range for normal functioning of the body. For your information, normal blood potassium level is 3.5 to 5.5 meq/l Hope you got the answer to your query. wish you good health.