Potassium is a mineral that naturally occurs in your body. Potassium helps maintain your heart's electrical system, which regulates the rhythm of your heartbeat. It is important to have the right amount of potassium in your body. If you have too much or too little, it can affect your heart rhythm.
Some medicines may increase the amount of potassium in your body. Other medicines may cause your potassium level to drop.
Depending on your situation, you may need to avoid or eat more foods high in potassium. Ask your health care team about which course is best for you.
Foods high in potassium
Foods moderately high in potassium
all varieties of winter squash
avocado
baked potato
banana
blackstrap molasses
canned prune juice
canned tomato juice
canned vegetable juices
caution: high sodium choice
eggnog
french-fried potatoes
frozen orange juice
salt substitutes
All Bran®
apricots and apricot nectar
Bran Buds®
canned grapefruit juice
canned pineapple juice
canned white or red beans (caution: high sodium choice)
