Episode 11: This is part 1 of a 2 part series on understanding the importance of potassium. We dive into details around the benefits and harms of potassium in CKD and how much do you need daily.

0:00 Intro
3:26 What is potassium and why is it important in Kidney health?
14:05 Hypokalemia causes, symptoms and why it matters?
17:00 What is false or pseduohyperkalemia and pseudohypokalemia?
21:30 How often should you check your potassium?
24:00 Does high potassium worsen kidney disease?
27:11 How much potassium should you consume daily?


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